Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27_0.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH27, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-310 was introduced at a similar time to the FH27 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 grades against the FH27 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH27
TG-310 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus TG-310
FH27 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH27
TG-310 | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the FH27.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and FH27.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $229 |