Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was brought out 16 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-310 scores against the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-310
TG-1 iHS | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
TG-310 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 against the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TG-1 iHS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT 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 rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $399 |