Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-5

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.