Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
- Revealed August 2011
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-610UZ was introduced 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
SP-610UZ | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SP-610UZ
WG-1 GPS | SP-610UZ | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS
SP-610UZ | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements 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 out the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WG-1 GPS is 79 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and WG-1 GPS.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k 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 | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $350 |