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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
Pentax K-5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax K-5

 TG-630 iHS K-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 K-5 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5

 TG-630 iHS K-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Pentax K-5 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 Travel photography advice
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weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax K-5
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