Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-5 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was unveiled 21 months after the K-5 II making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-860 matches up vs the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 vs the K-5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K-5 II is 91 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and K-5 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The younger TG-860 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.