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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was introduced 3 years prior to the GX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-310 scores versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic GX7

 TG-310 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus TG-310

 GX7 TG-310 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 34 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GX7

 TG-310 GX7 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor 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") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 compared to the GX7.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and GX7 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and GX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX7 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-11-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 150 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $1,000