Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was released 11 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-5 grades against the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior 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) whilst the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 vs the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and K110D is 90 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and K110D.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-5 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.