Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax K-5

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax K-5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was revealed around the same time to the K-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-310 grades versus the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 versus the K-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and K-5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.