Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax MX-1
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
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Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-310 was revealed 3 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-310 grades against the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax MX-1
| TG-310 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus TG-310
| MX-1 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax MX-1
| TG-310 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 versus the MX-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and MX-1.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2013-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 391 gr (0.86 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 shots | 290 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $0 | $400 |