Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Announced January 2009
(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 in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-5010 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 grades vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax WG-1
| FE-5010 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus FE-5010
| WG-1 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WG-1
| FE-5010 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 against the WG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and WG-1.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $350 |