Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Announced August 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2011
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 III was launched 6 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M10 III scores versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-M10 III | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Revealed | August 2017 | August 2011 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-M10 III
WG-1 GPS | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax WG-1 GPS
E-M10 III | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III has got physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III versus the WG-1 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and WG-1 GPS is 80 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and WG-1 GPS.
All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2017-08-31 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $650 | $350 |