Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

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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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and K-5 IIs is 94 and 60 respectively.

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.