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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZR3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out 12 months later than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 grades vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZR3 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the ZR3.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and ZR3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you have to take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer TG-310 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
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 MP count good (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
36
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 weather proof
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery power (150 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
29
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 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    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 159 grams (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 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $280