Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7000
(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
- Released February 2012

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 7000 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7000 scores versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
7000 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus 7000
WG-2 GPS | 7000 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
7000 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $300 |