Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-10 scores vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has got outer dimensions 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 DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-10 and the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-10 will produce greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.