• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 110.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax RS1000 advantages over Olympus TG-310

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $200 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.2 fps vs 0.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus TG-310 advantages over Pentax RS1000

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S4000

Pentax RS1000
Nikon S4000
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Nikon S4000

Olympus TG-310
Nikon S4000
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Nikon S4000

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS10

Pentax RS1000
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Panasonic DMC-TS10

Olympus TG-310
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic DMC-TS10

Compared to Nikon S4100

Pentax RS1000
Nikon S4100
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Nikon S4100

Olympus TG-310
Nikon S4100
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Nikon S4100

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Pentax RS1000
Pentax RS1500
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Pentax RS1500

Olympus TG-310
Pentax RS1500
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RS1500

Compared to Olympus TG-320

Pentax RS1000
Olympus TG-320
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Olympus TG-320

Olympus TG-310
Olympus TG-320
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-320

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