Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-5 II

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The TG-870 was manufactured 2 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-870 scores against the K-5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 compared to the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and K-5 II is 91 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and K-5 II.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-870 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The younger TG-870 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.