Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 6 months before the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the WG-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and WG-10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and WG-10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.