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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was released 5 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-510 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-510

 WG-2 GPS E-510 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2007More recent by 51 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-510 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 has got physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 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).

Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-510 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and WG-2 GPS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-510 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (490g)
screen does not articulate
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-510
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
52
lighter than competitors (490g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus E-510Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-510 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2007-11-23 2012-02-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 490g (1.08 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $300