Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-5

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 17 months after the K-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the K-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and K-5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and K-5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS will have a benefit in sensor tech.