Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 3 years after the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1 II scores against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and WG-3 GPS is 68 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.