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

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.