Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-2

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was brought out 2 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-1 scores versus the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 and the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and WG-2 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SH-1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.