Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K-5 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 13 months prior to the K-5 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K-5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the K-5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and K-5 II is 91 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and K-5 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.