Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out around the same time to the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-310 matches up against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.