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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax WG-2

 E-M1X WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2012More modern by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-M1X

 WG-2 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax WG-2

 E-M1X WG-2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography factors
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (870 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (997g)
70
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-01-24 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $2,999 $350