Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-1

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was brought out 8 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M1X matches up vs the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and WG-1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and WG-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1X will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.