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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 6 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SZ-31MR iHS WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 WG-1 GPS SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SZ-31MR iHS WG-1 GPS 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (226 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" 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 200 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $350