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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 2 months later than the TG-310 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-10 scores against the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-10 TG-310 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 TG-310 SZ-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-10 TG-310 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing 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 SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the TG-310.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TG-310.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
65
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 long reach (504mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone socket
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus TG-310
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 220 shots 150 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $0