Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 12 months earlier than the TG-310 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 against the TG-310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and TG-310.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.