Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF3 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Launched August 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
- Later Model is Panasonic GF5
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GF3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very comparable but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-310 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the GF3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-310 grades vs the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic GF3
| TG-310 | GF3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus TG-310
| GF3 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GF3
| TG-310 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 versus the GF3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and GF3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and GF3.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 264g (0.58 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $360 |