Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-P2
- Later Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Pentax WG-1
E-P3 | WG-1 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | February 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus E-P3
WG-1 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax WG-1
E-P3 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 369 gr (0.81 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $350 |