Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax X-5

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax X-5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 19 months prior to the X-5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-610 grades vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the X-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and X-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax X-5 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.