Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 13 months before the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7030 scores against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the WG-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.