Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Pentax Q10
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax Q7
TG-320 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-320
Q7 | TG-320 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax Q7
TG-320 | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Pentax Q7 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $480 |