Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-2 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
- Revealed May 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL1 was unveiled 21 months before the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL1 scores versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax WG-2
E-PL1 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-PL1
WG-2 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | May 2010 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax WG-2
E-PL1 | WG-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 features exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1 and the WG-2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and WG-2.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $288 | $350 |