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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax Efina

 TG-5 Efina 
RevealedMay 2017June 2013Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-5

 Efina TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Efina

 TG-5 Efina 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
Pentax Efina Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
46
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
68
good battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax Efina
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-05-17 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 91 grams (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $10