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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced at a similar time to the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-320 scores vs the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-320 VS20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 VS20 TG-320 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-320 VS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 compared to the VS20.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and VS20.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
36
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Pentax VS20
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
44
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B D-LI122
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $106