Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2012
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Following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-1 iHS was released 4 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| TG-1 iHS | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| WG-2 GPS | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| TG-1 iHS | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2012-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 610k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI90B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $399 | $300 |