Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and WG-20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was launched 4 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL2 scores vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 and the WG-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and WG-20 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and WG-20.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.