Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-310 was released 2 months earlier than the K-r so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 versus the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and K-r.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-310 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.