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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out 3 years prior to the Efina which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax Efina

 TG-310 Efina 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-310

 Efina TG-310 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Efina

 TG-310 Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 against the Efina.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and Efina.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Pentax Efina Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Efina
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 91g (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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