Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Revealed January 2011

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was released 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus TG-310. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-310
Fujifilm T500 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Fujifilm T500
TG-310 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-310
Fujifilm T500 | TG-310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the TG-310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus TG-310 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $0 |