Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-5 was revealed 6 years after the K-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-5 grades versus the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 and the K-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and K-5 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and K-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.