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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-310 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced 3 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-310 grades vs the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-310 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-310

 TG-2 iHS TG-310 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-310 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 against the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus TG-310Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-310 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $380