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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(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
Pentax WG-2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax WG-2

 E-P5 WG-2 
LaunchedOctober 2013February 2012Fresher by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-P5

 WG-2 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax WG-2

 E-P5 WG-2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (420 grams)
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography info
68
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (420 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than others (420g)
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax Optio WG-2
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