Olympus 1 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 1 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was introduced 2 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1 scores versus the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the WG-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and WG-1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and WG-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent 1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.