Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2011
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Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores against the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax WG-1
| SP-610UZ | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| WG-1 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-1
| SP-610UZ | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2011 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the WG-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WG-1 is 79 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and WG-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the age of the cameras into account.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 | 340 images | 260 images |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $299 | $350 |
