Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-510 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-510
WG-1 GPS | E-510 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | November 2007 | More modern by 45 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-510 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |