Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-5 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-5 matches up against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax WG-2
E-5 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-5
WG-2 | E-5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax WG-2
E-5 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 features outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-5 versus the WG-2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and WG-2 is 58 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and WG-2.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-02-03 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $350 |