Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax W80

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 8 years later than the W80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-5 scores versus the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 offers 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 W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 and the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and W80 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and W80.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.