Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-500

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was launched 17 months later than the K-500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-4 scores vs the K-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has got outside 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) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 against the K-500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and K-500 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and K-500.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-4 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The more recent TG-4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.