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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K200D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was unveiled 8 years after the K200D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-5 grades versus the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax K200D

 TG-5 K200D 
IntroducedMay 2017September 2008Newer by 106 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-5

 K200D TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K200D

 TG-5 K200D 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 against the K200D.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and K200D is 90 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and K200D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-5 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Pentax K200D
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
46
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
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good battery (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
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really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax K200D
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-05-17 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $449 $600