Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-310
XZ-10 | TG-310 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus XZ-10
TG-310 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-310
XZ-10 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |