Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax WG-10

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the WG-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WG-10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.