Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2 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" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- Updated by Panasonic G3
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-310 was introduced 6 months later than the G2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-310 matches up vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic G2
| TG-310 | G2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus TG-310
| G2 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G2
| TG-310 | G2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 against the G2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and G2.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-12 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 53 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 493 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $1,000 |
