Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-PL2 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-PL2
WG-2 GPS | E-PL2 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
E-PL2 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
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) |
Max 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 lbs) | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) |
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 Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $300 |