Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus TG-310
FH8 | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH8
TG-310 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 123g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $149 |