Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 12 months prior to the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL2 grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and WG-2 GPS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.