Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-1

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-3010 scores versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and WG-1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and WG-1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.