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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
Pentax WG-2
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was brought out 12 months prior to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL2 scores vs the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax WG-2

 E-PL2 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-PL2

 WG-2 E-PL2 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax WG-2

 E-PL2 WG-2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 against the WG-2.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and WG-2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (280 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (280 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (280 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-11 2012-02-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 362g (0.80 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 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 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $350