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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ200

 TG-310 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus TG-310

 FZ200 TG-310 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ200

 TG-310 FZ200 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
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