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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was launched 7 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-310 matches up vs the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 ZS70 TG-310 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2011Fresher by 76 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 provides physical measurements 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 ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the ZS70.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and ZS70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
76
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
61
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
67
 lighter than others (155g)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
79
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
62
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
74
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $450