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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 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 TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 24 months before the TS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-310 matches up versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS25

 TG-310 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-310

 TS25 TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS25

 TG-310 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside 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 TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 versus the TS25.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (150 shots)
no Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
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 14MP 16MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 155g (0.34 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $180