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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P1 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-P1 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-P1

 WG-2 GPS E-P1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-P1 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and WG-2 GPS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
43
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus PEN E-P1Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-29 2012-02-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $182 $300