Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL2
(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
- Introduced February 2011
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL3 was released 8 months after the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PL3 scores vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax WG-1
E-PL3 | WG-1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | February 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus E-PL3
WG-1 | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax WG-1
E-PL3 | WG-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL3 against the WG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and WG-1.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer E-PL3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-09-20 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $350 |