Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.