Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic LX7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.
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The TG-310 was announced 21 months prior to the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up against the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic LX7
TG-310 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus TG-310
LX7 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic LX7
TG-310 | LX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 compared to the LX7.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and LX7.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-310 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 298 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $400 |