Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was manufactured 6 months before the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-5 grades against the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 enjoys physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-5 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and WG-1 GPS is 58 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.