Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-PL1s | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-PL1s
WG-1 GPS | E-PL1s | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | November 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-PL1s | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |