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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 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 TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out 12 months after the TS10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS10

 TG-310 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-310

 TS10 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS10

 TG-310 TS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the TS10.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-310 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 155g (0.34 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $249