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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 23 months later than the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TG-2 iHS WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WG-1 GPS TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TG-2 iHS WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-28 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 350 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $350