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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was released 16 months prior to the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-600 grades against the TG-310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus TG-310

 E-600 TG-310 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-600

 TG-310 E-600 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-310

 E-600 TG-310 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-600 vs the TG-310.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and TG-310 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and TG-310.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-600 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
18
lack of video recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus E-600Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus TG-310
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-30 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 150 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $0