Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-310 was manufactured 20 months before the Q10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-310 scores versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax Q10
| TG-310 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-310
| Q10 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Q10
| TG-310 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 against the Q10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and Q10.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax Q10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 images | 270 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $0 | $350 |