Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.