Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was announced 19 months later than the WG-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-820UZ scores against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax WG-1
SP-820UZ | WG-1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
WG-1 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax WG-1
SP-820UZ | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the WG-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and WG-1 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and WG-1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $350 |