Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 19 months before the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5010 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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).

Look at the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.