Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 18 months prior to the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-4000 scores versus the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 and the WG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.