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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Pentax K-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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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.

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The 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 
AnnouncedMay 2019December 2010Fresher by 103 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Pentax K-5
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-5 Sports photography factors
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (253g)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K-5
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax 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