Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was revealed 23 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-310 matches up against the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ15W
TG-310 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus TG-310
HZ15W | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ15W
TG-310 | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications 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 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the HZ15W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung HZ15W |
Alternate name | - | WB550 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.70 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
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 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $330 |