Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-310 was introduced 6 months earlier than the ZS8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-310 matches up versus the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus TG-310
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS8
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior 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 ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 and the ZS8.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and ZS8.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | 340 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $275 |