Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 11 months prior to the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the WG-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind in sensor technology.