Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PL9 was launched 6 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL9 scores versus the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and WG-2 GPS is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent E-PL9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.