Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was introduced 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M10 matches up against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and WG-2 GPS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The newer E-M10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.