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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was manufactured 7 months later than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-310 grades against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 TG-310 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 ZS5 TG-310 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 TG-310 ZS5 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 against the ZS5.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and ZS5.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography features
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
33
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone support
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $300