Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2011
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-PL1 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-PL1
WG-1 GPS | E-PL1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | May 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-PL1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 260 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $288 | $350 |