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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax WG-1

 7010 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 7010

 WG-1 7010 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax WG-1

 7010 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also referred to as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $350