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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 6 months before the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-310 matches up against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 RZ10 TG-310 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 TG-310 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the RZ10.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and RZ10.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving 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 RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (178 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
 environment sealing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (280mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery life (178 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery life (178 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 178 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
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 price $0 $200