Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was brought out 17 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 vs the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and K-5 IIs is 94 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.