Olympus PEN E-PM1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      BrandOlympusRicoh
      ModelPEN E-PM1WG-5 GPS
      Predecessor ModelRicoh WG-4 GPS
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PM2 Ricoh WG-6
      MSRP$379/£259
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 6,400
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      ProcessorTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30244608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4804608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsExcellent, very good, good
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points359
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coatingTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps14.0 fps
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Auto
      flash off
      flash on
      auto + redeye
      on + redeye
      Flash Range10.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      DxO Low Light ISO499
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score52
      Video Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34")125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"7.5 x 5.5 x 3.3"
      Package Weight1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Battery PackBLS-5D-LI92
      Battery Life330 shots240 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Olympus PEN E-PM1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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