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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-410
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-420 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 big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-420 was introduced 4 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a big gap 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 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-420 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-420 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-420

 WG-2 GPS E-420 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2008Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-420 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 comes with external dimensions 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-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-420 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and WG-2 GPS is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-420 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (426 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 per charge)
38
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (426g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (500 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus E-420Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-420 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2008-06-23 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
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 Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $999 $300