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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
Panasonic FH27
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 TG-310 FH27 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 FH27 TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 TG-310 FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (155g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
 offers touch focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery (150 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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