Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF2
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- New Model is Panasonic GF3
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In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic GF2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very comparable but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-310 was released very close to the GF2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-310 grades against the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic GF2
| TG-310 | GF2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus TG-310
| GF2 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GF2
| TG-310 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the GF2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and GF2 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and GF2.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-02-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 310 grams (0.68 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 506 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $330 |
