Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70
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33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 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 Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released March 2009

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was announced 2 years after the P70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax P70
TG-320 | P70 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus TG-320
P70 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax P70
TG-320 | P70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the P70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and P70.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
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/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $200 |