Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.