Olympus 5010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5010 scores versus the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.