Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax W90

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 7 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up vs the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer 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) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 versus the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and W90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.