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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured very close to the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 scores versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS TG-320 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 and the WG-2 GPS.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
40
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
54
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (150 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
47
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone jack
30
 really wide (28mm)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-320 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
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 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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery 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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $300