Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 was brought out 3 months later than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M5 scores against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 and the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and WG-2 GPS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.