Olympus 1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus 1s versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1s was introduced 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1s scores versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 1s comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1s against the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and WG-1 GPS is 79 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1s with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 1s will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.