Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus TG-320
K-5 IIs | TG-320 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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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 |