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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 5 months prior to the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 scores vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TG-810 WG-2 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus TG-810

 WG-2 GPS TG-810 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TG-810 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus TG-810Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-810 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $428 $300