Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-3010 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
FE-3010 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus FE-3010
WG-2 GPS | FE-3010 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
FE-3010 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and WG-2 GPS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $140 | $300 |