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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 5 years before the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5010 scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 FE-5010 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus FE-5010

 WG-3 GPS FE-5010 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 FE-5010 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 and the WG-3 GPS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography features
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $350