Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was announced 21 months before the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PM2 grades vs the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM2 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and WG-5 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM2 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-PM2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.