Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
- New Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2011
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL7 was introduced 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PL7 grades against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-PL7 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-PL7
WG-1 GPS | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-PL7 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 versus the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and WG-1 GPS.
All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-09-01 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 260 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $350 |