Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was brought out 4 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-860 matches up vs the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 against the K-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and K-5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and K-5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-860 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern TG-860 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.