Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax P70

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.