Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 4 months earlier than the K-5 II and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax K-5 II
TG-630 iHS | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
K-5 II | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5 II
TG-630 iHS | K-5 II | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and K-5 II is 94 and 60 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and K-5 II.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-5 II will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

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


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 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 All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $830 |