Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 7030 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7030 grades versus the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax WG-10
7030 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus 7030
WG-10 | 7030 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax WG-10
7030 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 features 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) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 7030 versus the WG-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WG-10.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax WG-10 |
Also called as | mju 7030 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
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 All around 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 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $0 |