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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 23 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-15 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SZ-15 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SZ-15

 WG-1 GPS SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SZ-15 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications 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-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and WG-1 GPS is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus SZ-15Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $350