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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-310, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 24 months before the TG-310 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-3010 grades against the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-310

 FE-3010 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TG-310 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-310

 FE-3010 TG-310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TG-310 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and TG-310.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
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offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
57
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus TG-310
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $0