Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
58 Features
66 Overall
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63 Imaging
58 Features
66 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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-30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Updated by Pentax K-50
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On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-320 was introduced 9 months before the K-30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up against the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax K-30
| TG-320 | K-30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus TG-320
| K-30 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2012 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 9 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-30
| TG-320 | K-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 and the K-30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and K-30 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and K-30.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-30 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Pentax K-30 Street photography advice
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-30 Travel photography factors
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography details
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-30 Vlogging highlights
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Pentax K-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Pentax K-30 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2012-10-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime M |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 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 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photos | 410 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $525 |
