Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310
85 Imaging
48 Features
47 Overall
47
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
(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
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TG-310 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL2 was unveiled 2 months later than the TG-310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL2 scores versus the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus TG-310
E-PL2 | TG-310 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus E-PL2
TG-310 | E-PL2 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-310
E-PL2 | TG-310 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the TG-310.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TG-310 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-310 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus TG-310 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus TG-310 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 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 All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | 150 images |
Battery form | 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 media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $0 |