Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-4 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.