Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-PL1 was revealed 15 months before the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL1 grades against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 features physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.