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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax WG-2
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was released 6 months before the WG-2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RZ10 scores versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax WG-2

 RZ10 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax RZ10

 WG-2 RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax WG-2

 RZ10 WG-2 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 and the WG-2.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
66
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax Optio RZ10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 178 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $350