Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Older Model is Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-6 was released 8 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-6 scores vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax K-5
TG-6 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | December 2010 | Fresher by 103 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus TG-6
K-5 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K-5
TG-6 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 and the K-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and K-5 is 90 and 60 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and K-5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 gr (0.56 pounds) | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 980 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $449 | $800 |