Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 4 months prior to the K-5 IIs which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and K-5 IIs is 91 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.