Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2
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96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-160 matches up against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax WG-2
| VG-160 | WG-2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus VG-160
| WG-2 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax WG-2
| VG-160 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 versus the WG-2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and WG-2.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography factors
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (165 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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rather wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 photos | 260 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $90 | $350 |