Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP1s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was brought out 3 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-10 scores vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 against the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax WG-10 will resolve more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.