Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS4
TG-310 | TS4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-310
TS4 | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS4
TG-310 | TS4 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |