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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 13 months later than the FH3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-310 matches up vs the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH3

 TG-310 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus TG-310

 FH3 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH3

 TG-310 FH3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 versus the FH3.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FH3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-310 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $160