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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax XG-1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax XG-1

 TG-320 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus TG-320

 XG-1 TG-320 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2012More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax XG-1

 TG-320 XG-1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (155g)
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax XG-1
 Olympus TG-320Pentax XG-1
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