Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Released August 2010

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The TG-310 was released 5 months later than the G10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 grades against the G10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic G10
TG-310 | G10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus TG-310
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G10
TG-310 | G10 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 against the G10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and G10.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-310 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 388 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $550 |