Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.