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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 5 months later than the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-320 grades versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TG-320 WG-1 GPS 

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

 WG-1 GPS TG-320 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

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

 TG-320 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical measurements 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 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-08-16
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $350