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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise 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 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 matches up against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 SP-100 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS SP-100 

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

 SP-100 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 vs the WG-1 GPS.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and WG-1 GPS is 63 and 93 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (594g)
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (594 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-08-16
Physical type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $350