Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax RZ18 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was announced 4 months before the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RZ18 grades against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 features outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Pentax RZ18 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RZ18 and the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.