Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ18

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 5 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-5 matches up vs the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 against the RZ18.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and RZ18.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.