Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Olympus E-M5
- New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(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
- Launched February 2012
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M5 II was revealed 3 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M5 II scores vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax WG-2
E-M5 II | WG-2 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-M5 II
WG-2 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax WG-2
E-M5 II | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II vs the WG-2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and WG-2 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and WG-2.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-M5 II should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 469 grams (1.03 lb) | 192 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $699 | $350 |