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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Released January 2011
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out 11 months later than the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-310 scores vs the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax W90

		

		

			
 TG-310 W90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 W90 TG-310 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax W90

		

		

			
 TG-310 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 against the W90.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and W90.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-310 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
27
 has manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
54
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
24
 weather sealing
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Pentax W90
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 weather sealing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
37
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 weather sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax W90
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio W90
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Prime
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $120