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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 12 months later than the WG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-320 grades vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 WG-1 TG-320 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 compared to the WG-1.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and WG-1.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the release date  of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-320 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
35
 has manual focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 Street photography information
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
54
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
37
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 weather proof
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 weather sealing
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
42
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 good MP (14MP)
 weather sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging info
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 Overall 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 260 photographs
Type of battery 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $350