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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Released January 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced 7 months before the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-310 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 TG-310 WG-1 GPS 

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

 WG-1 GPS TG-310 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

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

 TG-310 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the WG-1 GPS.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2011-08-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
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 second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $350