Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TG-310 was unveiled 2 years after the E70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 scores vs the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax E70
TG-310 | E70 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus TG-310
E70 | TG-310 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax E70
TG-310 | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 and the E70.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and E70.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $140 |