Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-310 was launched 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-310 scores vs the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZR1
| TG-310 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus TG-310
| ZR1 | TG-310 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZR1
| TG-310 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the ZR1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and ZR1.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-310 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine V |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $280 |