Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Released February 2011

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-820 iHS was introduced 13 months after the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax WG-1
TG-820 iHS | WG-1 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
WG-1 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax WG-1
TG-820 iHS | WG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WG-1.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
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 | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,030k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $350 |