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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 12 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-310 grades versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 TG-310 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 I-10 TG-310 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 TG-310 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 offers outside 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) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 compared to the I-10.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and I-10.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-310 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
27
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than average (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than average (155g)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
28
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Prime
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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $310