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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 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 FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS12, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 21 months after the FS12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 grades versus the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FS12

 TG-310 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus TG-310

 FS12 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS12

 TG-310 FS12 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 and the FS12.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FS12.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-310 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (155g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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