Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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93 Imaging
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2011

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 8000 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 8000 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
8000 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus 8000
WG-1 GPS | 8000 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
8000 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 8000 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $380 | $350 |