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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 2 years after the X70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-320 scores versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax X70

 TG-320 X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2009More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus TG-320

 X70 TG-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax X70

 TG-320 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 compared to the X70.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and X70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Pentax X70
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Pentax X70 Travel photography information
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Pentax X70
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax X70
 Olympus TG-320Pentax X70
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-320 Pentax X70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2009-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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