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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 12 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax WG-1

 SP-620 UZ WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WG-1 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WG-1

 SP-620 UZ WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WG-1.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WG-1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and WG-1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
61
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-02-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" 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 - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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