Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-860 scores vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 comes with physical 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 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 against the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.