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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

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.

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

 TG-5 K-5 II 
AnnouncedMay 2017June 2013Fresher by 49 months

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

 K-5 II TG-5 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

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

 TG-5 K-5 II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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

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

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography advice
68
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax K-5 II
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-05-17 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 980 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $449 $830