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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FZ100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ100

 TG-310 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus TG-310

 FZ100 TG-310 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ100

 TG-310 FZ100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (155g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
64
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (540g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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