Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL8 was announced 4 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL8 grades vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys exterior 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) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL8 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and WG-2 GPS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent E-PL8 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.