Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed 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
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2011
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-50 was launched 18 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
SH-50 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SH-50
WG-1 GPS | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
SH-50 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 compared to the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and WG-1 GPS is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 shots |
Battery style | - | 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 card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $350 |