• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax WG-1 advantages over Olympus SZ-10

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 215g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SZ-10 advantages over Pentax WG-1

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.9 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Pentax I-10

Pentax WG-1
Pentax I-10
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Olympus SZ-10
Pentax I-10
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner

Compared to Pentax W90

Pentax WG-1
Pentax W90
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Olympus SZ-10
Pentax W90
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner

Compared to Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax WG-1
Pentax WG-1 GPS
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
Olympus SZ-10
Pentax WG-1 GPS
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Canon SX230 HS

Pentax WG-1
Canon SX230 HS
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
Olympus SZ-10
Canon SX230 HS
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compared to Olympus SZ-30MR

Pentax WG-1
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SZ-10
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video
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