Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.