Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2 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
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
- New Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL7 was brought out 2 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL7 matches up against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Pentax WG-2
E-PL7 | WG-2 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 32 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-PL7
WG-2 | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax WG-2
E-PL7 | WG-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the WG-2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and WG-2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL7 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent E-PL7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-09-01 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $499 | $350 |