Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL6 matches up against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-PL6 against the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher E-PL6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.