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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 7 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-810 scores vs the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 TG-810 WG-1 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 WG-1 TG-810 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 TG-810 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 against the WG-1.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WG-1.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-810 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
35
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
54
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
64
 weather proof
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
42
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging info
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus TG-810Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-810 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $350