Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was revealed 21 months prior to the K-5 IIs which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 grades versus the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 has external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 and the K-5 IIs.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and K-5 IIs is 92 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.