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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 6 months later than the WG-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax WG-1

 SP-810 UZ WG-1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 WG-1 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax WG-1

 SP-810 UZ WG-1 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the WG-1.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and WG-1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and WG-1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $350