Leica M10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Following is a complete assessment of the Leica M10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The M10 was unveiled 5 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M10 scores versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M10 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and WG-2 GPS is 75 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M10 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger M10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.