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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 8 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades versus the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-M1 III WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2012Fresher by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus E-M1 III

 WG-2 GPS E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 E-M1 III WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III features external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and WG-2 GPS is 67 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
70
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-02-11 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 9
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,800 $300