Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax Q7
TG-5 | Q7 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | August 2013 | Fresher by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-5
Q7 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Q7
TG-5 | Q7 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
See the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax Q7 | |
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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 |