Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax K-5 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-5 was unveiled 4 years later than the K-5 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-5 scores versus the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 against the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and K-5 II is 90 and 60 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and K-5 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.