Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax P70
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax P70 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax P70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-310 was launched 23 months after the P70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-310 scores vs the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax P70
| TG-310 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus TG-310
| P70 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax P70
| TG-310 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-310 compared to the P70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and P70.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern TG-310 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $200 |