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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Announced May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very close but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was manufactured 3 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-5 scores against the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax Q7

 TG-5 Q7 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2013Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-5

 Q7 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Q7

 TG-5 Q7 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has outside 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) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the Q7.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and Q7 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and Q7.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The TG-5 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern TG-5 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
39
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Pentax Q7
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
46
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
68
good battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax Q7
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-05-17 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $449 $480