Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma Quattro

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was released 3 years before the Quattro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-10 grades against the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with physical measurements 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 Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 and the Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and Quattro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.