Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 19 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 grades against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior 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 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 against the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.