Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL9 was announced 6 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PL9 grades against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL9 against the WG-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and WG-2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and WG-2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent E-PL9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.