Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
- Released September 2011
- Old Model is 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
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2011
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On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL3 was announced 2 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL3 scores against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| E-PL3 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus E-PL3
| WG-1 GPS | E-PL3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| E-PL3 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | August 2011 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL3 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL3 and the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and WG-1 GPS is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and WG-1 GPS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-09-20 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $399 | $350 |