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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63 Imaging
56 Features
66 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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)
  • 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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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
AnnouncedOctober 2012January 2012More recent by 9 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-30

          

          

            
 TG-320 K-30 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
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 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
33
 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
73
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Pentax K-30 Street photography advice
66
 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
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
40
 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
66
 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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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-30 Travel photography factors
67
 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)
60
 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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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography details
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 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
73
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-30 Vlogging highlights
32
 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
30
 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

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-30
 Olympus TG-320Pentax 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