Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 8 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and WG-2 GPS is 81 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.