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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Updated by Panasonic LX7
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic LX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-310 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 scores against the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic LX5

 TG-310 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus TG-310

 LX5 TG-310 
IntroducedDecember 2011January 2011More recent by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic LX5

 TG-310 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the LX5.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and LX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-310 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Panasonic LX5 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (271g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (271g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic LX5
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $294