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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed about the same time to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-320 scores vs the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax WG-2

 TG-320 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus TG-320

 WG-2 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-2

 TG-320 WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 vs the WG-2.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and WG-2.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (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 WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $350