Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced August 2005
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax ist DS2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-5 was brought out 11 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-5 grades against the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax ist DS2
TG-5 | ist DS2 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | August 2005 | More modern by 143 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Olympus TG-5
ist DS2 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax ist DS2
TG-5 | ist DS2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. 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 ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the ist DS2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and ist DS2 is 90 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and ist DS2.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-5 will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $449 | - |