Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-320 matches up against the Q-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 and the Q-S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and Q-S1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and Q-S1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-320 will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.