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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-310 matches up vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 WG-10 TG-310 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 TG-310 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has outside 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-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 vs the WG-10.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and WG-10.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the launch 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-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
47
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
30
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus TG-310Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-310 Pentax WG-10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $0