Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak C135 and Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced within a month of the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the C135 grades vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 provides external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 vs the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and WG-2.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.