Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Later Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-860 was launched 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-860 grades versus the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
TG-860 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus TG-860
WG-2 GPS | TG-860 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
TG-860 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-860 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $279 | $300 |