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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was launched 4 years before the FZ1000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-310 grades vs the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 TG-310 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus TG-310

 FZ1000 TG-310 
IntroducedJune 2014January 2011Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ1000

 TG-310 FZ1000 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got 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 FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 and the FZ1000.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and FZ1000 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
64
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
66
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2014-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 gr (0.34 lb) 831 gr (1.83 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life 150 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $800