Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2011
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released July 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe TG-310 was brought out 18 months earlier than the FZ200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-310 matches up vs the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ200
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus TG-310
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Released | July 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ200
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Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the FZ200.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FZ200.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 13.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | 540 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $499 |