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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • Launched February 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 12 months prior to the WG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8010 scores against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 8010 WG-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
 WG-1 8010 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 8010 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 against the WG-1.
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and WG-1.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography features
28
 good megapixels (13MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
35
 manual focus
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
54
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography details
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
37
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
64
 weather sealing
 good megapixels (13MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
 weather proofing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography details
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
42
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
27
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
25
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $350