Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-310 and Pentax Optio A40

Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-310 and Pentax Optio A40 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-310 ×
Pentax Optio A40 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-310Pentax Optio A40
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberTG-310A40
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9691
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)6356
Weight (g)155150
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1412
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0743.32
Sensor width (mm)6.177.6
Sensor height (mm)4.555.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.9
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)
  • 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)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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 (DivX MPEG-4)
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 - 102.0037.00 - 111.00
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
  • 6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking5 point Contrast Detect AF; spot, tracking, and face recognition
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, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (auto up to 3200 in Digital SR 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 (1Natural Skin Tone, Half-length Portrait (3MP), Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Kids, Digital SR (5MP), Surf & Snow
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)Auto ISO: 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)1921
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-+
Remote control type-
  • ir
  • optional
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)150240
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary D-LI68
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • software (s-sw69) cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Waterproof (3m), Shockproof (1.5m), Freezeproof, In-Camera Panorama, AF Tracking-



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