Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax X90

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax X90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 6 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-5 matches up versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 vs the X90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and X90 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and X90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.