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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SP-565UZ WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WG-1 GPS SP-565UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SP-565UZ WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and WG-1 GPS is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
39
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-08-16
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen 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 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $350