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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma fp

 WG-10 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Pentax WG-10

 fp WG-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2019June 2013Newer by 73 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma fp

 WG-10 fp 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count high (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma fp
 Pentax WG-10Sigma fp
General Information
Make Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax WG-10 Sigma fp
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $2,050