Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was released 19 months earlier than the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-620 scores vs the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-620 and the WG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and WG-1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-620 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.