Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was revealed 16 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P2 grades vs the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P2 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.