Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 16 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 against the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and WG-2 GPS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger E-PM2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.