Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FS7

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FS7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was introduced 24 months after the FS7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 vs the FS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and FS7.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-310 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-310 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.