Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 12 months prior to the FH8 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-310 scores vs the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 vs the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.