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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax K200D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was announced 3 years after the K200D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-320 grades vs the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax K200D

 TG-320 K200D 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2008More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-320

 K200D TG-320 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K200D

 TG-320 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 vs the K200D.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and K200D.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-320 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-320 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Pentax K200D
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Pentax K200D Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
47
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (690g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus TG-320Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-320 Pentax K200D
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-10 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 150 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $600