Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Announced October 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P5 was brought out 21 months later than the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-P5 matches up vs the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax WG-2
E-P5 | WG-2 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-P5
WG-2 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax WG-2
E-P5 | WG-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 against the WG-2.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and WG-2 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and WG-2.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-P5 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer E-P5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-10-03 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 260 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $389 | $350 |