Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-860 scores against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 vs the K-5 IIs.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and K-5 IIs is 91 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and K-5 IIs.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-860 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.