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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 7 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

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

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

 WG-2 GPS E-M1X 

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

 E-M1X WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. 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) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X vs the WG-2 GPS.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and WG-2 GPS is 54 and 91 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (997g)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (870 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (870 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (997g)
70
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (870 per charge)
two card slots
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than average (997g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 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 dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 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
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet 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 WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 260 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $2,999 $300