Olympus 1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus 1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was unveiled 22 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 scores against the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and WG-2 GPS is 79 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent 1 will have an edge in sensor tech.