Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was brought out 17 months later than the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-10 matches up against the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and DP2 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.