Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-5

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax K-5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 4 years after the K-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-4 matches up against the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the K-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and K-5 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and K-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-4 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The newer TG-4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.