Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.