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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 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 P70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax P70

 TG-320 P70 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2009More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus TG-320

 P70 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax P70

 TG-320 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Pentax P70
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Pentax P70 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
Pentax P70 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax P70
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio P70
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