Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10
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![Olympus TG-320 front Olympus TG-320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-320/Olympus-TG-320-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-320 was introduced 8 months before the Q10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-320 grades against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax Q10
TG-320 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-320
Q10 | TG-320 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q10
TG-320 | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got 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) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 versus the Q10.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-Q10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-Q10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and Q10.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-Q10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Pentax-Q10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 shots | 270 shots |
Battery type | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $350 |