Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Released February 2011
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SH-50 was launched 24 months later than the WG-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-50 scores against the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Pentax WG-1
SH-50 | WG-1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SH-50
WG-1 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax WG-1
SH-50 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 compared to the WG-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and WG-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-50 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 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 | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $350 |