Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Announced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M10 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 scores vs the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Pentax WG-1
E-M10 | WG-1 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | February 2011 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus E-M10
WG-1 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax WG-1
E-M10 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 and the WG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and WG-1 is 82 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and WG-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-03-18 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 260 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $350 |