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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 7 months later than the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ scores against the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SP-820UZ WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 WG-2 GPS SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SP-820UZ WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WG-2 GPS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
37
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (485g)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
55
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (22mm)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (485g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 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 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $300