Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.