Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was released 7 years earlier than the fp which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-10 matches up against the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 versus the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and fp.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.