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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 12 months prior to the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-310 grades vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ1 TG-310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
 TG-310 SZ1 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 vs the SZ1.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and SZ1.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ1 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography info
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography factors
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (131 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
 lighter than competition (131g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic port
32
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (131 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic SZ1
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 131 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $179