Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured very close to the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the WG-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-2.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.