Clicky

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FE-25 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-25 grades versus the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax WG-1

 FE-25 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus FE-25

 WG-1 FE-25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax WG-1

 FE-25 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 compared to the WG-1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and WG-1 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography features
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus FE-25Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2011-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $15 $350