Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
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Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-310 was launched 19 months later than the W80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-310 grades against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax W80
| TG-310 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | June 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus TG-310
| W80 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax W80
| TG-310 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 provides external 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 W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 versus the W80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and W80.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-310 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-06-25 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 shots | - |
| 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 |
| Retail price | $0 | $250 |