Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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89 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
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In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| SZ-12 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus SZ-12
| WG-2 GPS | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| SZ-12 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 has exterior measurements 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-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and WG-2 GPS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and WG-2 GPS.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-12
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 220 shots | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $350 | $300 |