Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also Known as WB500

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was revealed 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 matches up vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ10W
TG-310 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-310
HZ10W | TG-310 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ10W
TG-310 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 provides outside 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) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and HZ10W.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $300 |