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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 21 months later than the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-310 matches up against the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS3

 TG-310 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus TG-310

 ZS3 TG-310 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS3

 TG-310 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 against the ZS3.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and ZS3.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-310 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
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megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $200