Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was released 3 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-5 grades versus the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 and the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and MX-1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-5 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.