Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was released 4 years prior to the WG-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax WG-10
FE-5020 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus FE-5020
WG-10 | FE-5020 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WG-10
FE-5020 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external 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-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 versus the WG-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and WG-10.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax WG-10 |
Alternate name | X-935 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
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 images |
Style 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, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $160 | $0 |