Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax S1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 6 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 against the S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.