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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 24 months prior to the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ TG-310 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
 TG-310 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TG-310.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and TG-310 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TG-310.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
33
 long zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
52
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 very long reach (520mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
40
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse mode
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
24
 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing microphone jack
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $0