Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax K-5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-630 iHS was launched 2 years after the K-5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax K-5
TG-630 iHS | K-5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | December 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
K-5 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5
TG-630 iHS | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the K-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and K-5.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 980 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $800 |