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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax E85
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax E85

 TG-320 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2009More modern by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-320

 E85 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax E85

 TG-320 E85 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Pentax E85
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Pentax E85 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax E85
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio E85
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