Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-50

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax K-50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 17 months after the K-50 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-4 scores versus the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 and the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and K-50 is 90 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and K-50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-4 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern TG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.