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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax K-5 II

 TG-830 iHS K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 K-5 II TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-5 II

 TG-830 iHS K-5 II 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography features
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography factors
45
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax K-5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax K-5 II
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 300 photos 980 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $830