Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 6 months before the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-11 grades against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 offers external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 and the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WG-2 GPS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.