Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was introduced 5 years after the K-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 scores vs the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 vs the K-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and K-50 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and K-50.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.