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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 scores vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS20

          

          

            
 TG-310 TS20 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 TS20 TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS20

          

          

            
 TG-310 TS20 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior 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 TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 and the TS20.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and TS20.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
30
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
 lighter than others in class (142g)
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $179