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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

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

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the WG-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 WG-2 GPS WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

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

 WG-10 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months

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

 WG-2 GPS WG-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

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

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has exterior measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the WG-10.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

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

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

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $0