Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.