Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 13 months before the WG-2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Sport grades vs the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Sport and the WG-2.

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

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WG-2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Sport will be behind with regard to sensor tech.