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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • Launched February 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 18 months prior to the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 matches up against the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax WG-1

 FE-5020 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 WG-1 FE-5020 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WG-1

 FE-5020 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the WG-1.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and WG-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Optio WG-1
Other name X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k 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 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $350