Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 grades against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WG-1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.