Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7040 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7040 grades vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| 7040 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus 7040
| WG-2 GPS | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| 7040 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 and the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Also referred to as | mju 7040 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| 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 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 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $299 | $300 |