Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax WG-2

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.