Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.