Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF5
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic GF3
- Updated by Panasonic GF6
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Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic GF5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-310 was introduced 15 months earlier than the GF5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-310 grades against the GF5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic GF5
| TG-310 | GF5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus TG-310
| GF5 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GF5
| TG-310 | GF5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic GF5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 and the GF5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and GF5 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and GF5.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-310 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-04-05 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 267g (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery style | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $600 |