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Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 II scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-M1 II WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2012More recent by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-M1 II

 WG-2 GPS E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-M1 II WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II vs the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and WG-2 GPS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (574g)
great ISO range (25,600)
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (350 shots)
70
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (574g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2016-09-19 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 gr (1.27 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $1,700 $300