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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The I-10 was launched 24 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the I-10 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 I-10 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax I-10

 WG-2 GPS I-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 I-10 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the I-10 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

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

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-25 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $310 $300