Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 2 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the K-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and K-5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and K-5.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.