Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 4 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 II matches up against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II has outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II vs the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and WG-1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and WG-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.