Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was released 13 months after the K-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-320 matches up vs the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and K-5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.