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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D 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
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Launched March 2010
  • Successor is Pentax 645Z
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was brought out 11 months later than the 645D so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up against the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax 645D

 TG-310 645D 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2010Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus TG-310

 645D TG-310 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax 645D

 TG-310 645D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 versus the 645D.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and 645D is 94 and 50 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and 645D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645D will result in more detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger TG-310 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
fantastic MP (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Pentax 645D Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
63
fantastic MP (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Pentax 645D
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
weather sealing
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
bad battery (800 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Pentax 645D Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax 645D
 Olympus TG-310Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax 645D
Class Waterproof Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-03-10
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 1480 gr (3.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 150 images 800 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $0 $4,000