Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax WG-1
| FE-4000 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus FE-4000
| WG-1 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax WG-1
| FE-4000 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Other name | X-925 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $350 |