Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 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)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was launched 4 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-310 scores vs the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-3
TG-310 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus TG-310
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 39 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-3
TG-310 | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys physical 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-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 and the TG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TG-3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic VII |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $350 |