Olympus Tough TG-310

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

6
Average:

8
Bad:

3

Pros:

Modest price for a rugged camera. Waterproof to 10 feet, shockproof to 5 feet, freezeproof to 14°F; Good lowlight performance.
Modest price for a rugged camera, Waterproof to 10 feet, shockproof to 5 feet, freezeproof to 14°F; Good low-light performance.
Lightweight, pleasing design, quiet operation, pleasing colour in good conditions

Cons:

Cannot zoom while recording video. No separate battery charger.
Cannot zoom while recording video, No separate battery charger.

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Last revision on January 27, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Modest price for a rugged camera. Waterproof to 10 feet, shockproof to 5 feet, freezeproof to 14°F; Good lowlight performance
Modest price for a rugged camera, Waterproof to 10 feet, shockproof to 5 feet, freezeproof to 14°F; Good low-light performance
Lightweight, pleasing design, quiet operation, pleasing colour in good conditions

Reviewers Didn't Like

Cannot zoom while recording video. No separate battery charger
Cannot zoom while recording video, No separate battery charger
Image noise, LCD performance issues, AF point often misses subject

Expert reviews and ratings

If you are looking for a low priced digital camera which is waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof you can't go far wrong with the TG-310. At just £128.00 it represents good value for money and it takes fantastic pictures. It's not as...

By ePHOTOzine on October 03, 2011

It’s not the speediest camera in the world, but the TG-310 performs well for its class. The camera starts up and captures an image in about 2.2 seconds, requires you to wait about 2.1 seconds between shots, and records an average 0.6-second...

By TechReviewSource on September 27, 2011

The rugged Olympus Tough TG-310 doesn’t offer the zoom range of more expensive models, but its image quality is on par with competing cameras, and it comes at an attractive $200 price....

By PC Mag on September 22, 2011

A great little camera for outdoor use, as well as more general purposes...

By Computeractive on August 02, 2011

The Olympus TOUGH TG-310 has good rugged features and decent ease of use. We like its art filters and the overall image quality is good, but don't expect images to be super-well-defined....

By Good Gear Guide on July 26, 2011

Key Features * 14-megapixels * 3.6x optical zoom (28-102mm) * Waterproof to 3m * Shockproof to 1.5m * Freezeproof to -10°C * 3D mode & digital effects filtersThe Olympus TG-310 is the latest in the line and sits below its equally...

By Smarthouse on June 16, 2011

The TG-310 is, as its full name suggests, tough. Overall it’s an excellent all-rounder that combines reasonable picture quality and superb value for moneyOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and...

By Digital Camera Buyer on June 08, 2011

Given its 3D shooting abilities, digital filter effects, tough build and competitive price the TG-310 certainly holds some appeal. While image quality certainly isn’t bad, we do have some reservations over inconsistent AF performance and the...

By Trusted Reviews on June 07, 2011

Image quality is nothing special, but this rugged, waterproof, low-cost camera makes a lot of sense in inhospitable environments....

By Expert Reviews on April 19, 2011

The robust features of the Olympus Tough TG-310 are likely to prove a big attraction to many people. Unfortunately picture quality does not match the features. You might find the picture quality acceptable if all you are looking for is a camera that...

By Cameras UK on April 01, 2011

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