Olympus E-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced November 2003
- Later Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-1 was introduced 9 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-1 matches up against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| E-1 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-1
| WG-2 GPS | E-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | November 2003 | More modern by 99 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 134k | Crisper display (+326k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| E-1 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 comes with outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-1 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and WG-2 GPS is 59 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus E-1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus E-1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Category | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2003-11-29 | 2012-02-07 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 134k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 735g (1.62 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 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 | - | 260 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $1,700 | $300 |