Olympus 1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus 1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being 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 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was released 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 against the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and WG-1 GPS is 79 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.