Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 13 months before the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and WG-2 GPS is 79 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.