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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was brought out 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TG-310 GX-1S 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2006More recent by 61 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Olympus TG-310

 GX-1S TG-310 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung GX-1S

 TG-310 GX-1S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the GX-1S.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and GX-1S is 94 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-310 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger TG-310 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung GX-1S
 Olympus TG-310Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung GX-1S
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 605g (1.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $850