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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 10 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-320 scores versus the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax RS1500

 TG-320 RS1500 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus TG-320

 RS1500 TG-320 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax RS1500

 TG-320 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 provides external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the RS1500.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-320 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $150