Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7000 scores versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.