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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 7040 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7040 grades against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax WG-2

 7040 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus 7040

 WG-2 7040 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax WG-2

 7040 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7040 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7040 against the WG-2.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and WG-2.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus Stylus 7040Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Pentax Optio WG-2
Otherwise known as mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $350