Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X-5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax X-5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 2 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-860 scores against the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has physical measurements 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 X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 against the X-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and X-5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-860 provides an edge in sensor technology.