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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Launched February 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was announced 6 months before the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-10 scores vs the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 SZ-10 WG-1 GPS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS SZ-10 
Manual focus Very precise focus

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

 SZ-10 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
40
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus SZ-10Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $350