Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-310

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 24 months before the TG-310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 550WP scores against the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Olympus TG-310. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP features outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 550WP compared to the TG-310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and TG-310.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind in sensor technology.