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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 18 months prior to the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-320 grades vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-3 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS TG-320 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior 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 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 compared to the WG-3 GPS.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and WG-3 GPS.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
41
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography features
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 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery power (240 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus TG-320Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $350