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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax Q10

 TG-320 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-320

 Q10 TG-320 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q10

 TG-320 Q10 
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus TG-320Pentax Q10
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