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- Superseded the Olympus TG-5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
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax K-5
| TG-6 | K-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K-5
| TG-6 | K-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |