Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced September 2006
- Newer Model is Olympus E-410
(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
- Announced February 2012
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-400 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-400 scores versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-400 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-400
WG-2 GPS | E-400 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | September 2006 | Fresher by 65 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 215k | Clearer display (+245k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-400 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-400 and the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and WG-2 GPS is 77 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-400 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-400 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2006-09-14 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 215 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $300 |