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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2

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