Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-310 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-310 grades vs the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic TS6
TG-310 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus TG-310
TS6 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic TS6
TG-310 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outer 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 TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 against the TS6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and TS6.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around 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 |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $300 |