Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL5 was unveiled 14 months later than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL5 grades versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL5 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and WG-1 GPS is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL5 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.