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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released 13 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS4

 TG-310 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-310

 TS4 TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS4

 TG-310 TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 against the TS4.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TS4.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
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 range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 197 grams (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 pictures 310 pictures
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $399