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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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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").

Photography Glossary

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