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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the TG-310 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-30 grades against the TG-310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus TG-310

 E-30 TG-310 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-30

 TG-310 E-30 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-310

 E-30 TG-310 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-30 vs the TG-310.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and TG-310 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-310 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (155g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (750 shots)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (750 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (750 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
18
can't record video
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus E-30Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-30 Olympus TG-310
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2009-03-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal II LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695g (1.53 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 150 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,299 $0