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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus XZ-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was introduced around the same time to the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus XZ-1

 TG-310 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-310

 XZ-1 TG-310 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus XZ-1

 TG-310 XZ-1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 vs the XZ-1.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and XZ-1.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Olympus XZ-1
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (155g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (320 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography features
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lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
great battery pack (320 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (320 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (275g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus TG-310Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-310 Olympus XZ-1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 275g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 150 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $567