Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.