Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
SZ-15 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Released | June 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SZ-15
WG-1 GPS | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
SZ-15 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |