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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-510
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-520 scores versus the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-520 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-520

 WG-2 GPS E-520 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2008Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-520 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 features external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-520 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and WG-2 GPS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-520 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-520
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
52
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 shots)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-520
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
9
no video recording
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus E-520Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-520 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2008-08-20 2012-02-07
Body design Compact 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552g (1.22 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
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 rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $300