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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-310 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-310 grades against the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax Q7

 TG-310 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-310

 Q7 TG-310 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Q7

 TG-310 Q7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 versus the Q7.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and Q7.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-310 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Pentax Q7
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-310 Pentax Q7
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-06 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
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 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $480