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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released 6 months before the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-310 scores vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 ZS7 TG-310 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 versus the ZS7.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and ZS7.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
21
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (218 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 weather proofing
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
 lighter than competitors (218 grams)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery life (150 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
38
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic support
30
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (218g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $350