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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

		

		

			
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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
33
 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
35
 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
66
 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
54
 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
40
 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
37
 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
67
 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)
71
 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
39
 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
42
 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
32
 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
25
 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