Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VG-160 was launched 17 months earlier than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-160 matches up versus the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax WG-10
VG-160 | WG-10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus VG-160
WG-10 | VG-160 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax WG-10
VG-160 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 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).
Analyze the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VG-160 vs the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and WG-10.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Pentax WG-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | 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 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 167g (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 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 | 165 images | 260 images |
Battery style | 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 type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $90 | $0 |