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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-10

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

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was announced 16 months earlier than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-2 scores versus the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 WG-2 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

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

 WG-10 WG-2 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months

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

 WG-2 WG-10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 vs the WG-10.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

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

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older WG-2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
38
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio WG-2Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax WG-10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 shots 260 shots
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $0