Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E85
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
(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
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Released September 2009
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Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-310 was revealed 16 months after the E85 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax E85
| TG-310 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | September 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-310
| E85 | TG-310 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax E85
| TG-310 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 against the E85.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and E85.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-310 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E85 Portrait photography factors
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-09-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $0 | $0 |