Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 was brought out 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 scores against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 and the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and WG-1 GPS is 82 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.