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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax K-5

 TG-860 K-5 
ReleasedFebruary 2015December 2010More recent by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus TG-860

 K-5 TG-860 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-5

 TG-860 K-5 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
Pentax K-5 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography info
48
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-5
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Pentax K-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Pentax K-5
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-12-18
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 980 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $279 $800