Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-10 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was revealed 7 months before the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-10 matches up against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.