Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Released January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FZ80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-310 was revealed 7 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-310 matches up versus the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ80
TG-310 | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus TG-310
FZ80 | TG-310 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2011 | More recent by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ80
TG-310 | FZ80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the FZ80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and FZ80 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and FZ80.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 616 grams (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $399 |