Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax WG-1
5010 | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 5010
WG-1 | 5010 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax WG-1
5010 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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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 |