Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was launched 21 months prior to the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P2 matches up against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 versus the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and WG-2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.