Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 18 months earlier than the WG-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7010 scores vs the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the WG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and WG-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.