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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 12 months later than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SH-50 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus SH-50

 WG-2 GPS SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SH-50 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 and the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SH-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
69
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus SH-50Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SH-50 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery type - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $300