Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was revealed 3 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-320 grades vs the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax XG-1
TG-320 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus TG-320
XG-1 | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax XG-1
TG-320 | XG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 versus the XG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and XG-1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Pentax XG-1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2014-07-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 567g (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $599 |