Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7010 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 7010 matches up against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax WG-2
7010 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus 7010
WG-2 | 7010 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax WG-2
7010 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 vs the WG-2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and WG-2.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7010 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $350 |