Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-1

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 4 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-860 grades against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 and the WG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and WG-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.