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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 5 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 TG-5 WG-2 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2012More recent by 65 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 WG-2 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 TG-5 WG-2 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 vs the WG-2.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and WG-2.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
39
 focusing manually
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (250 grams)
54
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
46
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
38
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
68
 better than average battery life (340 shots)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average (250g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
70
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
57
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (340 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than average (250 grams)
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 supports face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-17 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $350