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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 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 VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released 6 months prior to the VR-320 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-310 grades versus the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VR-320

 TG-310 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-310

 VR-320 TG-310 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VR-320

 TG-310 VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 provides outer 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) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 compared to the VR-320.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and VR-320.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (150 shots)
missing Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus TG-310Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-310 Olympus VR-320
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $179