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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was announced 18 months earlier than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-620 grades vs the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus TG-310

 E-620 TG-310 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-620

 TG-310 E-620 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-310

 E-620 TG-310 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-620 and the TG-310.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and TG-310 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and TG-310.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-310 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (500 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
18
lack of video recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus E-620Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-620 Olympus TG-310
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen 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 technology 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 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic 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 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 150 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $799 $0