Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was announced 6 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-6 scores versus the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 vs the K-5 IIs.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and K-5 IIs is 90 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.