Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FP3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 13 months after the FP3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-310 matches up against the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the FP3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and FP3.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.