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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-310 scores vs the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 ZS35 TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS35 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the ZS35.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and ZS35.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
37
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
68
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (305 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
53
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 environment sealing
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than average (305g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (305 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300