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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax K-50

 TG-6 K-50 
AnnouncedMay 2019November 2013Newer by 67 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus TG-6

 K-50 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K-50

 TG-6 K-50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
40
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-50 Sports photography factors
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
68
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
56
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery life (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax K-50
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-05-22 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII PRIME M
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 51600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 410 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $449 $610