Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was released 7 months after the WG-2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax WG-2
| SP-820UZ | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| WG-2 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax WG-2
| SP-820UZ | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the WG-2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and WG-2 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WG-2.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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 | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $299 | $350 |
