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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax Q, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 5 months prior to the Q and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 grades versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax Q

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 Q TG-310 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Q

		

		

			
 TG-310 Q 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 against the Q.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and Q.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition (180 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (230 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 environment proof
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
 lighter than competition (180g)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery life (150 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
51
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (180 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Q
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Q
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Q
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 150 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $695