Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WG-1

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-600 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was manufactured 17 months prior to the WG-1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-600 matches up vs the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 and Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 vs the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and WG-1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and WG-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.