Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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93 Imaging
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(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
- Announced August 2011

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5020 scores against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
FE-5020 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus FE-5020
WG-1 GPS | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
FE-5020 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Also referred to as | X-935 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $160 | $350 |