Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung TL205
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung TL205 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung TL205, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-310 was manufactured 13 months after the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-310 scores against the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung TL205
| TG-310 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus TG-310
| TL205 | TG-310 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung TL205
| TG-310 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got physical dimensions 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 TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 against the TL205.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TL205.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent TG-310 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung TL205 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL100 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $180 |