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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 5 months later than the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-160 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 VG-160 WG-1 GPS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus VG-160

 WG-1 GPS VG-160 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 VG-160 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 and the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
27
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (165 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
30
rather wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus VG-160Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VG-160 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 165 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $90 $350