Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 23 months later than the W90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-320 scores versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 compared to the W90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and W90.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.