Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was manufactured 2 years after the WG-2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ10 scores versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 has got external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and WG-2.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.