Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 24 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and WG-2 GPS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.