Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-10

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-10, 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-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7010 grades vs the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 provides exterior 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) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 7010 vs the WG-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and WG-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.