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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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

 SP-610UZ WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

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

 WG-1 GPS SP-610UZ 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More 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 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

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