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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 7 months after the TG-310 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-11 TG-310 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 TG-310 SZ-11 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-11 TG-310 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the TG-310.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and TG-310 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and TG-310.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-11 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
43
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (200 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
65
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (200 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
40
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery life (200 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-11 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 150 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $253 $0