Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-310 grades against the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got 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) whilst the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 versus the K-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and K-1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will give greater detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be behind in sensor tech.