Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax WG-1
7010 | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 7010
WG-1 | 7010 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax WG-1
7010 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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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 |