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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL2
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL1s and 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-PL1s (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 9 months before the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E-PL1s WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-PL1s

 WG-1 GPS E-PL1s 
LaunchedAugust 2011November 2010Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E-PL1s WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by 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") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s vs the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-11-16 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $350