Olympus 14 Megapixels Tough TG-310 Waterproof Review by CNET With Rating 3.5/5

On January 5 2011, Olympus announced two new Tough digital compact cameras - the TG-610 and TG-310. The new Tough cameras are Waterproof (to 16 feet for the TG-610 and 10 feet for the TG-310), Shockproof (to 5 feet) and Freezeproof (to 14 degrees Fahrenheit). Both features a 14 Megapixels, high-definition (HD) video, wide-angle optical zoom lenses (5x on the TG-610 and 3.6x on the TG-310), dual image stabilization and Eye-Fi card compatibility. 

The TG-610 and TG-310 can shoot 720p HD videos while the TG-610 also comes with automatic Underwater Snapshot Mode and a large, 920,000 dot, high-resolution HyperCrystal III LCD. The Olympus TG-610 is available in silver, black, blue and red for $299, and the Olympus TG-310 in silver, blue, red, white and orange for $199. Here's the summary of review of the TG-310 by CNET UK, giving the camera a rating of 3.5 out of 5:

"The camera's underwater performance is actually quite good, as demonstrated by this view of our sink (click image to enlarge).

Olympus has included a 3D mode. Without two lenses, the camera needs to take two separate pictures and overlap them. The effect is hit and miss, and you'll need a compatible 3D screen of some kind to view the results, as the TG-310's own monitor isn't capable of displaying more than two dimensions -- and it doesn't even do that particularly well. In fact, the TG-310 has one of the least pleasant LCD screens we've seen in a while. At 2.7 inches, it's not particularly small, but its resolution is on the low side, at 230,000 pixels. Colours are horribly flat, contrast levels are all over the place and it just makes everything look slightly rubbish, which isn't very useful when it's the only tool you have to line up your shots. The TG-310's performance is also something of a letdown. Even in bright sunlight, colours can veer from being bland to over-exaggerated. Detail isn't bad and the area of focus tends to stay sharp, but there's plenty of noise, especially in shadows and solid colours, and there's more purple fringing than we'd like. Indoors, the TG-310 is quick to add further picture artefacts in areas of shadow. The camera's 720p videos aren't brilliant. They're good for occasional YouTube uploads, but not a great deal else.

The Olympus Tough TG-310 offers fairly good value for money, although its durability is more impressive than its performance. Also, its fiddly controls and poor-quality LCD screen conspire to make it feel rather underwhelming. Still, if you're into extreme sports, adventure holidays or anything else that might expose a camera to wet, cold or otherwise harsh conditions, the TG-310 will be worth considering."

the camera us great, Alexandra - May 14 2013
I really enjoy this camera ever picture quality is great I only wish it had a better zoom. otherwise it is satisfactory....

great, batman - May 03 2013
everything worked well happy so far have not taken it under water yet lets hope that is good that's why we purchased thanks again!...

Great Camera got it on time, colleen - May 03 2013
Execellent value, camera was in perfect order. I would have liked to receive the instructions and all of the attachements that came with it....

Jobsite camera, MtPeaks - Apr 22 2013
If you are looking for a camera that will hold up to tough jobs then try this one out. This camera was purchased to take photos of in progress construction jobs and it has been used in all types of weather. After a year It is still working without issues and you get good quality photos....