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| Predecessor: |
Olympus TG-3
TG-3 vs TG-4 |
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| Successor: |
Olympus TG-5
TG-4 vs TG-5 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-500 | TG-4 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.95 | $379.99 |
| Street Price: | $596.95 | $379.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-07-15 | 2015-05-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
8.7 oz
(247 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.2 in. (112 x 66 x 31 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | Yes |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | 50.00 feet (15 meters) |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | BSI CMOS |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,087 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.ORF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | n/a |
| Lens: | smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm | Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 25 - 100mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.5 - 18mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 4.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) | f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot) | Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target Selection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, 21.7mm eyepoint (from view window), Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable) | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum, *JPEG only); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3 | Scene Modes: Portrait, ePortrait, Landscape, Interval , Live Composite, Handheld Star Light, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide1, Underwater Wide2, Underwater Macro, Underwater HDR; Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, Fragmented; Microscope Modes: Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing, Microscope Control; Photo Story |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync | Flash Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Flash Off, Remote Control, SLV Slave, Slow Synchronization, LED On |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | RAW (.ORF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 55.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote port | Multi-terminal (USB Connector, DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.59 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.16 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.096 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.032 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 710 shots (Lithium AA) | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA or proprietary D--LI109 Lithion-ion | Proprietary LI-92B |
| Usable Battery Types: | AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) or optional D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 4 x AA Lithium disposables | 1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included) | CD-ROM with Instruction Manual and Olympus Viewer 3 Software |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Entry-level model: Similar to K-50 in IQ and performance, but not weather sealed, comes with 4 Energizer lithium AAs, and only available in black. | Waterproof to 50 feet (15 m), crushproof to 220 pounds (100kgf), shockproof from 7 feet (2.1 m), freezeproof down to 14F (-10C), and dustproof. Available in red or black. |
