Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-420 grades against the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-420 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-420 against the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and WG-2 is 77 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-420 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind in sensor technology.