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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 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 FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FZ80

 TG-310 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus TG-310

 FZ80 TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2011More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ80

 TG-310 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (155 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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has touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
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