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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1

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

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed at a similar time to the WG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-310 matches up versus the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax WG-1

 TG-310 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus TG-310

 WG-1 TG-310 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax WG-1

 TG-310 WG-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outer 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 WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 versus the WG-1.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
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decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Cost at release $0 $350