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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 17 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-15 grades against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SZ-15 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus SZ-15

 WG-2 GPS SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SZ-15 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 and the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus SZ-15Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $300