Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q7

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.

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.

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.

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

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.