Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 6010 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6010 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 6010 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.