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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax WG-1

 7030 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 7030

 WG-1 7030 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-1

 7030 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus Stylus 7030Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also referred to as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $350