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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

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
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof cameras and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the TG-810 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-310 grades vs the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 TG-810 TG-310 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 TG-310 TG-810 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 vs the TG-810.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and TG-810.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 no phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery life (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus TG-310Olympus TG-810
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-310 Olympus TG-810
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 150 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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