Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

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.