Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7010 matches up against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7010 versus the WG-1 GPS.

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

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.