Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 6 months after the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-2 GPS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.