Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax K-5 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was revealed 23 months later than the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-4 grades versus the K-5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the K-5 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and K-5 II is 90 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-4 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The younger TG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.