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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 16 months prior to the TG-310 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the TG-310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-310

 EX-Z280 TG-310 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TG-310 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-310

 EX-Z280 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the TG-310.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TG-310 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and TG-310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
32
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 133 gr (0.29 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $0