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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 15 months before the ZS20 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-310 grades vs the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 ZS20 TG-310 
RevealedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS20 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the ZS20.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and ZS20.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the release date  of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
30
 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (206g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (150 shots)
 no phase detect AF
47
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (206g)
 has touch to focus
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery power (150 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery life (260 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2012-04-26
Body design 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 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Price at release $0 $349