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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 S1 TG-310 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 TG-310 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Check out the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
35
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Pentax S1
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
39
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
32
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone port
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax S1
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio S1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $174