Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was revealed 7 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X matches up versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the WG-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and WG-2 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and WG-2.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor tech.