Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
SZ-15 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus SZ-15
WG-2 GPS | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
SZ-15 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |