Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was announced 10 months after the WG-1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PM1 grades vs the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and WG-1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and WG-1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PM1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.