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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was brought out 17 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 TG-320 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus TG-320

 K-5 IIs TG-320 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 TG-320 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 vs the K-5 IIs.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and K-5 IIs is 94 and 60 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus TG-320Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 - 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 980 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $749