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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ40, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 6 months after the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-310 grades against the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ40

          

          

            
 TG-310 FZ40 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 FZ40 TG-310 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ40

          

          

            
 TG-310 FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the FZ40.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and FZ40.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the release date  of the cameras into account.

            Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
45
 manual focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 small 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 FZ40
67
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography info
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
22
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (494g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ40
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $420