Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 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)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-310 was revealed 5 years before the GF7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-310 scores against the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic GF7
TG-310 | GF7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus TG-310
GF7 | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GF7
TG-310 | GF7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 offers physical 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 GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the GF7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and GF7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2015-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 266 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 images | 230 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $308 |