Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W

The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-2 GPS matches up against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and HZ10W.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-2 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.