Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1
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![Olympus XZ-1 front Olympus XZ-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-1/Olympus-XZ-1-front.jpg)
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and WG-1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
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The XZ-1 was manufactured within a month of the WG-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the XZ-1 grades versus the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax WG-1
XZ-1 | WG-1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus XZ-1
WG-1 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax WG-1
XZ-1 | WG-1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the WG-1.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and WG-1.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-26 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | OLED | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 275 gr (0.61 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $567 | $350 |