Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was released 22 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PM2 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.