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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 18 months before the WG-3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-320 grades versus the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax WG-3

 TG-320 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus TG-320

 WG-3 TG-320 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-3

 TG-320 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 comes with 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 WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 compared to the WG-3.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and WG-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-3
 Olympus TG-320Pentax WG-3
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-320 Pentax WG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $300