Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax X-5

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax X-5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 20 months after the X-5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-3 matches up against the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 vs the X-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and X-5 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and X-5.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.