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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sigma DP2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma DP2

 WG-10 DP2 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Pentax WG-10

 DP2 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2

 WG-10 DP2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2
 Pentax WG-10Sigma DP2
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