Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax X70

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax X70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 8 years after the X70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-5 matches up versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 provides external 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 X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and X70.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.