Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was announced 5 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P3 grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has got external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P3 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and WG-2 GPS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.