Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was announced 3 years before the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

Check the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 and the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.