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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 5 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-310 scores against the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-4

 TG-310 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-310

 TG-4 TG-310 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2011Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-4

 TG-310 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 against the TG-4.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TG-4.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (155g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus TG-310Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-310 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
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 photos 380 photos
Battery format 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
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