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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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-15 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-15 grades versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-15 TG-310 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SZ-15

		

		

			
 TG-310 SZ-15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-15 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has specifications 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 SZ-15 and Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 against the TG-310.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and TG-310 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and TG-310.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
44
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (250g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
53
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than competitors (250 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (23mm)
 long reach (483mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 weather proof
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
49
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (23mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery power (150 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
34
 pretty wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (250g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic jack
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-15 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 - 150 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $0