Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX10 II

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") feature different sensor size.

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The WG-2 GPS was announced 4 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-2 GPS matches up against the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II 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).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 GPS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS is going to be behind in sensor technology.