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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out at a similar time to the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SP-620 UZ WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WG-2 GPS SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SP-620 UZ WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WG-2 GPS is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
61
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" 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 - 260 shots
Battery type - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $300