Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Announced July 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2011
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-810 UZ was brought out within a month of the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
SP-810 UZ | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
WG-1 GPS | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS
SP-810 UZ | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the WG-1 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and WG-1 GPS is 78 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and WG-1 GPS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $350 |