Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SH-1 was manufactured 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-1 scores against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| SH-1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SH-1
| WG-1 GPS | SH-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| SH-1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-1 and the WG-1 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and WG-1 GPS is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and WG-1 GPS.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SH-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | - | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 380 shots | 260 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $349 | $350 |