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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out 13 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-310 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-310 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS TG-310 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-310 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outer 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 WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and WG-2 GPS.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
40
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
54
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
38
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
47
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than average (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
30
 really wide (28mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection 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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $300