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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-819200
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/6000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 27
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 390
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 20.0 fps
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (micro HDMI)
Summary
The Pentax KP maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Olympus Tough TG-5 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Pentax KP is produced with bigger sensor than the Olympus Tough TG-5: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is very significant difference between these models as big sensor lets the camera owner to take photos of the better quality. The Pentax KP offers a wider ISO range of 100-819200 in compare with 100-12800 ISO range of the Olympus Tough TG-5. Such ISO numbers let the photographer to take good quality photos in dim light conditions. The Pentax KP has more number of white balance presets - 9. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Pentax KP has more focus points in compare with the Olympus Tough TG-5: 27 vs 25. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving subject.
The Pentax KP is equipped with tilting display that will let the camera owner to take great selfies. The Pentax KP screen is better as it offers more screen dots 921,000 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-5 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Pentax KP is produced with a touch screen. The Pentax KP has better lowest (30 seconds) and highest (1/6000 second) shutter speeds.
The Pentax KP supports external flash. It provides amazing control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light and in bright light conditions where the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Pentax KP battery life is better in compare to the Olympus Tough TG-5 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to make 390 shots with the KP and only 340 with the Tough TG-5. The Olympus Tough TG-5 weighs 250g that is 453g less in comparison with the weight of the Pentax KP. The Pentax KP can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to go into the image metadata and see exactly where a photo was captured.
Considering the above differences the Pentax KP will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon