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

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").

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
I-10 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax I-10
WG-2 GPS | I-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
I-10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |