Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was brought out 5 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 grades versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic SZ10
TG-310 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus TG-310
SZ10 | TG-310 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 48 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic SZ10
TG-310 | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 against the SZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and SZ10.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 177 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 images | 200 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $200 |