Canon 310 HS vs Panasonic TS5

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Canon 310 HS vs Panasonic TS5

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 310 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 310 HS.

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic TS5 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the TS5.

Succeeded by the Canon 320 HS
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Succeeded by the Panasonic TS6
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Differences

Canon 310 HS advantages over Panasonic TS5

Less expensive
$260 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
224 mm vs 128 mm
Capture objects farther away
Thinner
22 mm vs 28 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
141g vs 213g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic TS5 advantages over Canon 310 HS

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Excellent 28-224mm zoom range; 3-inch LCD with 461K-dots; Full HD movie mode; Good print quality; Fun to shoot.
Odd button/switch positions; Moderate chromatic aberration; Soft corners; Dim flash results; Below-average battery life.
Read our Canon 310 HS Express Review

Advanced Wi-Fi and Near-Field Communications for easy image sharing and even remote shooting (a first for a waterproof compact); Improved ruggedness; Manual exposure mode; Fast cycle times; 10fps continuous burst shooting at full resolution; Full 1080p HD video at up to 60p; Excellent battery life.
Mediocre still image quality; Slow startup; Slower-than-average autofocus; Choppy MP4 (most Web-friendly format) video quality.
Read our Panasonic TS5 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon 310 HS

Olympus Stylus-7040

$250
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
More dots on screen

$206
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Panasonic TS5

Olympus Stylus-7040

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$206
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Canon 310 HS

Samsung ST200F

$250
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
HDMI out

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung ST200F

Panasonic TS5

Samsung ST200F

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Samsung WB30F

Canon 310 HS

Samsung WB30F

$250
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
HDMI out

$265
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Panasonic TS5

Samsung WB30F

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$265
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Canon 310 HS

Olympus TG-850

$250
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

$249
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus TG-850

Panasonic TS5

Olympus TG-850

$249
1/2.33 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Olympus TG-850

Compared to Panasonic TS6

Canon 310 HS

Panasonic TS6

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$298
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Panasonic TS5

Panasonic TS6

$249
1/2.33 inch

$298
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6

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