Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 3 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-4 scores against the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 features external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 versus the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.