Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-2
| 8010 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax 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 |