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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was unveiled 4 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-870 matches up against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-870 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2011More modern by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS TG-870 
Focus manually  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-870 WG-1 GPS 
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 against the WG-1 GPS.
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
35
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
65
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
54
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
37
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
69
 better than average battery (300 per charge)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
50
 fairly wide (21mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (300 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
42
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
32
 fairly wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2016-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
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 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $350