Pentax K-5 IIs vs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      BrandPentaxOlympus
      ModelK-5 IIsTough TG-1 iHS
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-5 II
      MSRPBody Only: $1,199.95, Kit with 18-55mm WR lens: $1,349.95, Kit with 18-135mm WR lens : $1,549.95$399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 51,200
      Photo Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      ProcessorPRIME IITruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32643968 x 2976
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 11523968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best, Premium
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points90
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot610k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless      		Auto
      Fill Flash
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessWireless
      Exposure Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      DxO Low Light ISO1208
      DxO Color Depth23.9
      DxO Dynamic Range14.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Dimensions131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.5 x 5.1"6.6 x 5.5 x 2.6"
      Package Weight3.75 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Battery PackD-LI90LI90B
      Battery Life980 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-5 IIs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secondsYes (2 and 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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