Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-M1 II | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | February 2012 | More recent by 57 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-M1 II | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |