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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced 7 months before the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 matches up vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 TS3 TG-310 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 TG-310 TS3 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 versus the TS3.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TS3.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (310 shots)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
 better than average battery life (310 per charge)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $380