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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced very close to the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-310 grades vs the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 TG-310 FH5 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the FH5.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and FH5.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography advice
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (150 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 provides focus via touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery (150 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color 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 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots 260 shots
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 One One
Retail price $0 $169