Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-7

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was introduced 7 years after the K-7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-5 grades vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got outside dimensions 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-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 versus the K-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and K-7 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and K-7.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will provide more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.