Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-310
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus FE-3010
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-310
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |