Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung GX-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-2 was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-2 matches up against the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 against the GX-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 and GX-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-2 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax WG-2 will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WG-2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.