Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5
- Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M5 II was launched 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-M5 II | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-M5 II
WG-2 GPS | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-M5 II | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II against the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and WG-2 GPS is 80 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern E-M5 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 469g (1.03 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $699 | $300 |