Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 7 months after the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P3 grades against the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P3 vs the WG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and WG-1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and WG-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-P3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.