Pentax WG-2 vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-2 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-2 was released 4 years prior to the RX10 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-2 grades vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 offers external dimensions 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 Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 vs the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and RX10 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.