Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-310

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.