Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-420 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-420 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and WG-1 GPS is 77 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind in sensor tech.