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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60 Imaging
58 Features
83 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was launched 4 months earlier than the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS K-5 IIs 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 K-5 IIs TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS K-5 IIs 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs 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).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the K-5 IIs.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and K-5 IIs is 94 and 60 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and K-5 IIs.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography highlights
27
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
74
 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
79
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography factors
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (220 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
 environment proofing
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography factors
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging features
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
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 score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 220 photos 980 photos
Style 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $749