Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was released 2 months before the WG-2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PM1 grades against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 versus the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and WG-2.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.