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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FX78, former is 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 FX78 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured about the same time to the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-310 matches up against the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FX78

 TG-310 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus TG-310

 FX78 TG-310 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FX78

 TG-310 FX78 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 compared to the FX78.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and FX78.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $210