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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 18 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8010 scores vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 8010 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus 8010

 WG-1 GPS 8010 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 8010 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 8010 against the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (245 grams)
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (245g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Supported 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)
Max 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $350