Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-310

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 4 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 II grades vs the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II versus the TG-310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and TG-310 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and TG-310.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.