Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Announced August 2020
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
(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 E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M10 IV was manufactured 9 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 IV scores against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-M10 IV | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | August 2011 | More recent by 110 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-M10 IV
WG-1 GPS | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-M10 IV | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS 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).
See the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the WG-1 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and WG-1 GPS is 81 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2020-08-04 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.7 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 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 | 360 shots | 260 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $699 | $350 |