Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(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
- Released February 2012

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The E-P3 was unveiled 5 months prior to the WG-2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-P3 grades versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Pentax WG-2
E-P3 | WG-2 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-P3
WG-2 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax WG-2
E-P3 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 and the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and WG-2.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-08-17 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.40 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $350 |