Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX700

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 6 months later than the FX700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-310 scores versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has got 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) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 against the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and FX700.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.