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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 9 months later than the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 TG-1 iHS WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

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

 TG-1 iHS WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

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

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

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

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
27
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 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 rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $350