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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax ist DL2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was introduced 6 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-320 matches up vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Pentax ist DL2

 TG-320 ist DL2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2006More modern by 73 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus TG-320

 ist DL2 TG-320 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax ist DL2

 TG-320 ist DL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 provides external measurements 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 ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 versus the ist DL2.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and ist DL2 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-320 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competition in class (565g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus TG-320Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-320 Pentax ist DL2
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-10 2006-01-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 -