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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 13 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-310 grades versus the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-310 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TG-310 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-310 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 against the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TG-820 iHS.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
27
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus TG-310Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-310 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $500