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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 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 G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic G1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was launched 24 months after the G1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-310 matches up against the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic G1

 TG-310 G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus TG-310

 G1 TG-310 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G1

 TG-310 G1 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 versus the G1.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and G1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Panasonic G1
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Panasonic G1 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
18
no video
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-06 2009-01-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 150 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
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