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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-310, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was brought out about the same time to the TG-310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL1s matches up against the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus TG-310

 E-PL1s TG-310 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 TG-310 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-310

 E-PL1s TG-310 
IntroducedNovember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the TG-310.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and TG-310 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (150 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus TG-310
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2010-11-16 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334g (0.74 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 shots 150 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $0