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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 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 FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 TG-310 FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 FP3 TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 TG-310 FP3 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FP3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
 boasts touch focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (155g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
37
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
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 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $182