Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1s was introduced 14 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL1s scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s offers exterior 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-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s and the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and WG-2 GPS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.