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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K200D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-310 was introduced 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up versus the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax K200D

 TG-310 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2008Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-310

 K200D TG-310 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K200D

 TG-310 K200D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 vs the K200D.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and K200D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-310 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
more heavy than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
47
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (690 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus TG-310Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-310 Pentax K200D
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $600