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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-410
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-400 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-400 matches up vs the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Pentax WG-1

 E-400 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus E-400

 WG-1 E-400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011September 2006Fresher by 53 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kSharper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Pentax WG-1

 E-400 WG-1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-400 versus the WG-1.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and WG-1 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and WG-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-400 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 Street photography information
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
49
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
9
no video
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus E-400Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-400 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2006-09-14 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $350