Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.