Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 4 years later than the Efina and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-5 scores versus the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior 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) and the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 and the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and Efina is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and Efina.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax Efina to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides an edge in sensor tech.