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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released August 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-510
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is 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-520 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was revealed 4 years before the WG-1 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-520 scores vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E-520 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-520

 WG-1 GPS E-520 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2008Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E-520 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 has got external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-520 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and WG-1 GPS is 68 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-520
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
52
great battery (650 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (650 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus E-520Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-520 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2008-08-20 2011-08-16
Body design Compact 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $350