Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.