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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 8 years after the WG-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax WG-2

 E-M10 IV WG-2 
ReleasedAugust 2020February 2012Newer by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 WG-2 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax WG-2

 E-M10 IV WG-2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the WG-2.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and WG-2 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and WG-2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
84
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
70
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-08-04 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 5.40 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $350