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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax W90

 TG-320 W90 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-320

 W90 TG-320 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax W90

 TG-320 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (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 W90 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax W90
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio W90
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Prime
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $120