Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Updated by Panasonic FZ200
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-310 was announced 6 months later than the FZ100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-310 scores against the FZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ100
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus TG-310
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ100
TG-310 | FZ100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides external 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) and the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 and the FZ100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FZ100.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $500 |