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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 2 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-100 grades against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax WG-2

 SP-100 WG-2 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SP-100

 WG-2 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-2

 SP-100 WG-2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 vs the WG-2.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and WG-2 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and WG-2.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-29 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $350