Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax X-5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was brought out 6 months earlier than the X-5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the X-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and X-5 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and X-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.