Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was manufactured at a similar time to the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-160 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 against the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.