Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
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The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XZ-10 was released 12 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the XZ-10 matches up against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| XZ-10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus XZ-10
| WG-2 GPS | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| XZ-10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 against the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2012-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $428 | $300 |
