Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2009
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2s

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years after the DP2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-10 scores vs the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma DP2
WG-10 | DP2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Pentax WG-10
DP2 | WG-10 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2
WG-10 | DP2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 and the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and DP2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-10 will result in greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Sigma DP2 |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $649 |