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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 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
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax K-1

 TG-310 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus TG-310

 K-1 TG-310 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K-1

 TG-310 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Pentax K-1
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery power (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
weather proofing
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
terrible battery power (760 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus TG-310Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax K-1
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 150 images 760 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $0 $1,499