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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was launched 8 months after the TG-310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P3 grades versus the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus TG-310

 E-P3 TG-310 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-P3

 TG-310 E-P3 

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus TG-310

 E-P3 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 and the TG-310.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and TG-310 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and TG-310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-310 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-P3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
fixed screen
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
60
features touch focus
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus PEN E-P3Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Olympus TG-310
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-08-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 369 gr (0.81 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 150 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $0