Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 7010 matches up against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 vs the WG-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and WG-2.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.