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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 24 months prior to the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 8010 scores against the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax WG-2

 8010 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus 8010

 WG-2 8010 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-2

 8010 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 versus the WG-2.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-2.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $350