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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TG-310 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus TG-310

 HZ15W TG-310 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ15W

 TG-310 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

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

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus TG-310Samsung HZ15W
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