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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-410
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and WG-10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-420 scores versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax WG-10

 E-420 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus E-420

 WG-10 E-420 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2008Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Pentax WG-10

 E-420 WG-10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-420 and the WG-10.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and WG-10 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and WG-10.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (426 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
52
lighter than others in class (426g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 shots)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus E-420Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-420 Pentax WG-10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-06-23 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen 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 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $0