Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-P3 was manufactured very close to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P3 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P3 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.