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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61 Imaging
67 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was brought out 4 months later than the KP and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-5 matches up versus the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax KP

          

          

            
 TG-5 KP 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 KP TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax KP

          

          

            
 TG-5 KP 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2017Similar age
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 and the KP.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and KP is 90 and 61 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and KP.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will offer extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

            Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
39
 manual focus
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
80
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
76
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
46
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
72
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 bad battery power (390 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Pentax KP
68
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
61
 weather proof
 MP count decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 bad battery power (390 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
Pentax KP Landscape photography information
57
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
77
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good high ISO (819,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 bad battery power (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Pentax KP
34
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax KP Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax KP
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax KP
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax KP
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-05-17 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 819200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 25 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 390 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $747