Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 5010 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5010 scores versus the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
5010 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus 5010
WG-2 GPS | 5010 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
5010 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 against the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also called | mju 5010 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $150 | $300 |