Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WG-2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL5 was launched 8 months later than the WG-2 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PL5 matches up against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Pentax WG-2
E-PL5 | WG-2 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | February 2012 | More recent by 8 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-PL5
WG-2 | E-PL5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WG-2
E-PL5 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the WG-2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and WG-2 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and WG-2.
To sum up, both cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL5 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent E-PL5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $350 |