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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
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
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was introduced 8 months earlier than the TG-310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-P2 scores vs the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus TG-310

 E-P2 TG-310 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-P2

 TG-310 E-P2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2010More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-310

 E-P2 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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 the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and TG-310 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and TG-310.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-310 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
43
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (300 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus TG-310
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-04-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 150 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $799 $0