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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Pentax WG-2

 E-P3 WG-2 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus E-P3

 WG-2 E-P3 

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax WG-2

 E-P3 WG-2 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
60
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus PEN E-P3Pentax Optio WG-2
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