Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500
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![Olympus TG-320 front Olympus TG-320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-320/Olympus-TG-320-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
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The TG-320 was announced 22 months prior to the K-500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-320 matches up vs the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax K-500
TG-320 | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus TG-320
K-500 | TG-320 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-500
TG-320 | K-500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 against the K-500.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-K-500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and K-500 is 94 and 64 respectively.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-K-500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and K-500.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-500 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-K-500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-K-500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Pentax K-500 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
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 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 shots | 710 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $600 |