Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.