Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax S1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 11 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-320 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-320 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.