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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was brought out 24 months after the I-10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-320 scores against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax I-10

 TG-320 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus TG-320

 I-10 TG-320 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax I-10

 TG-320 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 vs the I-10.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and I-10.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TG-320 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $310