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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-100 grades vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax WG-1

 SP-100 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SP-100

 WG-1 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-1

 SP-100 WG-1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 versus the WG-1.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and WG-1 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and WG-1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (594g)
54
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
53
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (594 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 330 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $350