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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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 FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS42, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was announced 21 months later than the FS42 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-310 matches up versus the FS42 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FS42

 TG-310 FS42 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus TG-310

 FS42 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS42

 TG-310 FS42 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 versus the FS42.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and FS42 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and FS42.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-310 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS42
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 155g (0.34 lbs) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $580