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Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-310 and Pentax Optio A30 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-310 ×
Pentax Optio A30 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-310Pentax Optio A30
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberTG-310A30
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9689
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)6358
Weight (g)155150
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1410
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0738.2
Sensor width (mm)6.177.18
Sensor height (mm)4.555.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.97
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.6-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)AVI (MPEG-4 DivX)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens, 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4 Aspherical LensesSMC Pentax Zoom (7 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 102.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.63
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5035
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 506 - 40
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking5 point AF, spot, tracking, and face recognition; Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000232,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (blur reduction mode)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringTTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1Night Scene, Landscape, Portrait, Flower, Kids, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Text, Food, Frame Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO 800:Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 13.8ft (4.2m), 4.64 ft (0.5m) - 9.5ft (2.9m)Wide: 0.20 - 23 ft (0.06 � 7.1 m); Tele: Approx. 1.15 � 11 ft (0.35 � 3.5 m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1922
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control-+
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.6-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)200-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150150
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary D-LI8
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • software (s-sw66)
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Waterproof (3m), Shockproof (1.5m), Freezeproof, In-Camera Panorama, AF TrackingEnhanced Shake Reduction technology includes SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR. ISO 3,200 available in Digital SR Mode at 5MP.



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