Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus XZ-1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.