Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TG-3 was unveiled 10 months later than the K-5 II so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-3 scores vs the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has proportions 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-3 and Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 and the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and K-5 II is 90 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and K-5 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-3 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The younger TG-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.