Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2011
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Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ grades against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax WG-1
| SP-565UZ | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| WG-1 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-1
| SP-565UZ | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the WG-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and WG-1 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WG-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 30 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $400 | $350 |