Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 7 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-6 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 against the WG-1 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.