Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Released September 2009

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax E85, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was manufactured 2 years after the E85 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-320 matches up against the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax E85
TG-320 | E85 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-320
E85 | TG-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax E85
TG-320 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 vs the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and E85.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $0 |