Olympus E-410 vs Olympus TG-310

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-410 and Olympus TG-310, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-410 was brought out 4 years before the TG-310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-410 scores versus the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 & Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst 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 based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-410 and the TG-310.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and TG-310 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and TG-310.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-410 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.