Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- New Model is Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was manufactured 7 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-310 matches up vs the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-5
TG-310 | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-310
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 77 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-5
TG-310 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the TG-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TG-5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2017-05-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 340 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $449 |