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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
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
  • Announced August 2011
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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").

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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.

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

 FE-5020 WG-1 GPS 

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

 WG-1 GPS FE-5020 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009Newer 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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than average (137g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
65
lighter than average (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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