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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
SP-100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus SP-100
WG-1 GPS | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
SP-100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |