Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Released June 2013
- Succeeded the Leica X2
(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
- Launched January 2011
Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica X Vario versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very similar but the X Vario (APS-C) and TG-310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe X Vario was brought out 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X Vario scores vs the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X Vario and Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are provided at Leica X Vario Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Olympus TG-310
X Vario | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Leica X Vario
TG-310 | X Vario |
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Common features in the Leica X Vario and Olympus TG-310
X Vario | TG-310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X Vario comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Leica X Vario versus Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X Vario against the TG-310.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and TG-310 is 62 and 94 respectively.
Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and TG-310.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X Vario due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica X Vario will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher X Vario will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Leica X Vario | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica X Vario | Olympus TG-310 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-06-11 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3272 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-70mm (2.5x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 680g (1.50 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1320 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | 150 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC8 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,950 | $0 |