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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
TG-810 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus TG-810
WG-2 GPS | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
TG-810 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |