Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Launched January 2011
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS3
| TG-310 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus TG-310
| ZS3 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS3
| TG-310 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic 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 |
