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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 E-PL2 WG-2 GPS 

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

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

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

 E-PL2 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL2
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (280 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (280 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (280 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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