Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 12 months before the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the WG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and WG-1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and WG-1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.