Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 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
- Announced January 2012
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax WG-3
TG-320 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus TG-320
WG-3 | TG-320 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-3
TG-320 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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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 |