Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax X-5
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax X-5 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Introduced August 2012
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax X-5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-310 was manufactured 19 months before the X-5 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-310 scores against the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax X-5
| TG-310 | X-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Olympus TG-310
| X-5 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax X-5
| TG-310 | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need 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") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 and the X-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and X-5 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and X-5.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Pentax X-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Pentax X-5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 230 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 595g (1.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
| 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 photos | 330 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $0 | $230 |