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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 19 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 7030 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus 7030

 WG-1 GPS 7030 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 7030 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions 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 differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus 7030Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Alternative name mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $179 $350