Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GX8

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GX8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was released 5 years before the GX8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-310 matches up against the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside 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 GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 against the GX8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and GX8.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.