Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched at a similar time to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 scores vs the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.