Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL8 was revealed 5 years after the WG-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL8 scores against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax WG-1
E-PL8 | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | February 2011 | Newer by 69 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus E-PL8
WG-1 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax WG-1
E-PL8 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 has physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL8 vs the WG-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and WG-1 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and WG-1.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357g (0.79 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $350 |