Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 4 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH-2 scores against the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 against the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and WG-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.