Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM2 was introduced 16 months later than the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax WG-2
E-PM2 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | May 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-PM2
WG-2 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax WG-2
E-PM2 | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 versus the WG-2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PM2 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PM2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-05-21 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $448 | $350 |