Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS25
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-310 was announced 24 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up versus the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FS25
| TG-310 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-310
| FS25 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS25
| TG-310 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 features physical measurements 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 FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 vs the FS25.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and FS25.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $0 | $230 |