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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was revealed 3 years after the 645Z which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 scores vs the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax 645Z

 TG-5 645Z 
AnnouncedMay 2017April 2014More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus TG-5

 645Z TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax 645Z

 TG-5 645Z 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the 645Z.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and 645Z is 90 and 49 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and 645Z.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax 645Z will deliver more detail because of its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
39
manual focus
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
88
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
63
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Pentax 645Z Sports photography factors
46
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
fantastic sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
Pentax 645Z Travel photography details
68
good battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
weather proof
fantastic sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
bad battery pack (650 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
27
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,550 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax 645Z
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax 645Z
Type Waterproof Pro DSLR
Introduced 2017-05-17 2014-04-15
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII PRIME III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 12800 204800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 27
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 1550 gr (3.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 101
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 340 shots 650 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $449 $5,024