Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-x, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-5 was manufactured 7 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-5 scores against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax K-x
| TG-5 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | December 2009 | More recent by 91 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus TG-5
| K-x | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K-x
| TG-5 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 against the K-x.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and K-x is 90 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and K-x.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-5 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The newer TG-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax K-x |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2009-12-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Prime |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 16.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | 1900 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $449 | $600 |
