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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was introduced 7 months later than the Q which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-320 scores versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax Q

 TG-320 Q 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus TG-320

 Q TG-320 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q

 TG-320 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 compared to the Q.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and Q.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (180g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Pentax Q
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (180g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Q
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax Q
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.34 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 150 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $695