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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 17 months earlier than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus TG-310

 FE-4000 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus FE-4000

 TG-310 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-310

 FE-4000 TG-310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and TG-310.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
28
rather wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus TG-310
Also called X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $0