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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WG-2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 SZ-10 WG-2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SZ-10

          

          

            
 WG-2 SZ-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 SZ-10 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 features outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the WG-2.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and WG-2.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
40
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
54
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography factors
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
38
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great reach (504mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
 weather sealing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competition (215g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus SZ-10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $350