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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Replaced the Pentax K-7
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was revealed very close to the K-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-610 grades against the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax K-5

 TG-610 K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus TG-610

 K-5 TG-610 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax K-5

 TG-610 K-5 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 against the K-5.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and K-5 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and K-5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax K-5
 Olympus TG-610Pentax K-5
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-610 Pentax K-5
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-06 2010-12-18
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 980 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $223 $800