Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-1

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 13 months earlier than the WG-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7040 matches up vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7040 against the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and WG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.