Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Announced October 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
- Successor is OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M5 III was manufactured 7 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 III matches up against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Pentax WG-2
E-M5 III | WG-2 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | February 2012 | More modern by 94 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-M5 III
WG-2 | E-M5 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax WG-2
E-M5 III | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III features external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 III against the WG-2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and WG-2 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and WG-2.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2019-10-17 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
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 PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 414 grams (0.91 lb) | 192 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 310 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,199 | $350 |