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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(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
Pentax WG-2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Pentax WG-2

 E-M5 III WG-2 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2012More modern by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax WG-2

 E-M5 III WG-2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (310 shots)
38
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
70
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
84
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPentax Optio WG-2
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