Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The I-10 was released 24 months before the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the I-10 matches up against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WG-2
I-10 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax I-10
WG-2 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-2
I-10 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the I-10 compared to the WG-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and WG-2.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $310 | $350 |