Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-10

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 8010 scores against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys 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-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 vs the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to produce extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.