Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax Q10

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax Q10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was announced 7 months before the Q10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 GPS features outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the Q10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and Q10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.