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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured within a month of the WG-1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-10 scores vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 SZ-10 WG-1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 WG-1 SZ-10 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 SZ-10 WG-1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-10 and 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 dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 and the WG-1.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WG-1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
35
 focusing manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
54
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 great zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
65
 lighter than average (215g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (504mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
 environment sealing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
40
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
42
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (215g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
25
 fairly wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus SZ-10Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-10 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-08 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 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 sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 220 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $350