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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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)
  • 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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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

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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The SP-610UZ was unveiled around the same time to the WG-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ WG-1 
Screen sizing3"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 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
28
 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
35
 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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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
54
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
39
 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
37
 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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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
61
 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)
71
 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 Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
40
 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
42
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
26
 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
25
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax 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