Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 5 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera 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-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 III matches up versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 III versus the WG-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and WG-2 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and WG-2.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 III provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent E-M10 III is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.