Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was introduced 19 months after the W60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-310 grades vs the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax W60
TG-310 | W60 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus TG-310
W60 | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax W60
TG-310 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outside 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) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 versus the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W60.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $300 |