Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus TG-320
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |