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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the K-01 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-320 matches up vs the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax K-01

 TG-320 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus TG-320

 K-01 TG-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-01

 TG-320 K-01 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the K-01.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and K-01.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-01 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (155g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good battery pack (540 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
no Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus TG-320Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax K-01
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 150 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $899