Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-10 matches up versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony S2000
WG-10 | S2000 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax WG-10
S2000 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony S2000
WG-10 | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 features physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-10 against the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and S2000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $225 |