Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony RX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 GPS was launched 3 years before the RX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-2 GPS matches up against the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and RX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.