Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Efina

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 17 months prior to the Efina making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 and the Efina.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and Efina.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TG-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.