Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax Q7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was launched 19 months before the Q7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-320 grades versus the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 and the Q7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and Q7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-320 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.