Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe PEN-F was introduced 4 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PEN-F scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
PEN-F | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2016 | February 2012 | More modern by 49 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax WG-2 GPS
PEN-F | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F versus the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and WG-2 GPS is 84 and 91 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2016-01-27 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 198g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $300 |