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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured very close to the FP5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-310 grades vs the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 FP5 TG-310 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 TG-310 FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outer measurements 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 FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 versus the FP5.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and FP5.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (260 shots)
 low fps (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 weather proof
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
 good battery pack (260 per charge)
 includes touch focus
 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography advice
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery pack (150 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
40
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 good battery pack (260 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
30
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Cost at release $0 $199