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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 matches up versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 ZS40 TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has outer 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 ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 versus the ZS40.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and ZS40.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
52
 focusing manually
 MP count good (18MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
54
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
67
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 environment proofing
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 MP count good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 shots 300 shots
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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $450