Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.