Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 4 months earlier than the K-5 II so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the K-5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and K-5 II is 91 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and K-5 II.

All in all, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder.