Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5/Panasonic-TS5-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TG-310 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 matches up vs the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS5
TG-310 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus TG-310
TS5 | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS5
TG-310 | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about 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") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the TS5.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TS5.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 370 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $350 |