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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-310

 Fujifilm T500 TG-310 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-310 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-310

 Fujifilm T500 TG-310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-310
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus TG-310
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
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