Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M10 II versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 3 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 II scores vs the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II features outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and WG-2 GPS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 II offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.