Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E90 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax E90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-310 was manufactured 12 months later than the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 grades versus the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax E90
TG-310 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus TG-310
E90 | TG-310 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax E90
TG-310 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 and the E90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and E90.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TG-310 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Prime |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $100 |