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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 13 months before the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ WG-2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 WG-2 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides 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) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the WG-2.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WG-2 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WG-2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
40
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
54
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
39
 incredible zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
61
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 long zoom (616mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
40
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
26
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery style 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 One One
Retail price $299 $350