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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Older Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was revealed 4 years before the TG-310 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-510 scores against the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus TG-310

 E-510 TG-310 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-510

 TG-310 E-510 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2007Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-310

 E-510 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 provides external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-510 versus the TG-310.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and TG-310 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and TG-310.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (490g)
screen does not articulate
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-510
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-510
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
52
lighter than others in class (490g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus E-510Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-510 Olympus TG-310
Other name EVOLT E-510 -
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2007-11-23 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
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
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $550 $0