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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 13 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 5010 grades against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax WG-1

 5010 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 5010

 WG-1 5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax WG-1

 5010 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 compared to the WG-1.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and WG-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax Optio WG-1
Other name mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2011-02-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $350