Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 13 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VH-515 scores versus the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger VH-515 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.