Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
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40 Overall
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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
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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").
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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.
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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
TG-310 | 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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |