Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax WG-2
SP-100 | WG-2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SP-100
WG-2 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax WG-2
SP-100 | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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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 |