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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZS8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 ZS8 TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 TG-310 ZS8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
30
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (210 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery life (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
47
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (150 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than average (210g)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery life (150 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
44
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (210g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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