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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 XZ-10 TG-310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 TG-310 XZ-10 

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

 XZ-10 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 vs the TG-310.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and TG-310.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
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quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-30 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos 150 photos
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $428 $0