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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-510 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 grades against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E-510 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-510

 WG-1 GPS E-510 
IntroducedAugust 2011November 2007More modern by 45 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E-510 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 provides exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus E-510 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-510 against the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and WG-1 GPS is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-510 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (490g)
screen does not articulate
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-510
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors (490 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
no Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus E-510Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-510 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2007-11-23 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $350