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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 13 months later than the FP2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-310 matches up vs the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FP2

 TG-310 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-310

 FP2 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FP2

 TG-310 FP2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 and the FP2.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and FP2.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-310 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (155 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (150 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type 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
Retail cost $0 $80