Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was announced 12 months before the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-5 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 comes with external measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 and the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and WG-2 GPS is 58 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.