Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax K200D
TG-5 | K200D | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2008 | Newer by 106 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-5
K200D | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax K200D
TG-5 | K200D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |