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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 12 months prior to the FH6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-310 matches up vs the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 FH6 TG-310 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 TG-310 FH6 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior 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 FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 and the FH6.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and FH6.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-310 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
33
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 decent MP (14MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (119 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 great battery pack (280 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 environment proof
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
 great battery pack (280 shots)
 lighter than competition (119g)
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
41
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 great battery pack (280 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (119g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
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 - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 280 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $129