Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
(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
- Introduced August 2011
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 was brought out 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 scores against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| E-M10 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-M10
| WG-1 GPS | E-M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| E-M10 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 has got external dimensions 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 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 and the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and WG-1 GPS is 82 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and WG-1 GPS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Released | 2014-03-18 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
| 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 options | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery format | 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $600 | $350 |