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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5010 grades against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FE-5010 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus FE-5010

 WG-1 GPS FE-5010 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FE-5010 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $350