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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 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
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Updated by Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was unveiled 16 months after the K-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up against the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax K-1

 TG-5 K-1 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2016Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus TG-5

 K-1 TG-5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-1

 TG-5 K-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 vs the K-1.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and K-1 is 90 and 55 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and K-1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will show more detail having an extra 24MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
Pentax K-1 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250g)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
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high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
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good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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weather sealing
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
terrible battery (760 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax K-1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax K-1
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-05-17 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 204800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 340 photos 760 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $449 $1,499