Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 17 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-15 grades against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 and the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.