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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 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-3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-3

 TG-310 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus TG-310

 TG-3 TG-310 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-3

 TG-310 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
56
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (247g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus TG-310Olympus Tough TG-3
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