Leica C vs Pentax WG-2
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Leica C vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Launched September 2013
- Alternative Name is Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
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The following is a in depth analysis of the Leica C vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the C scores vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Pentax WG-2
| C | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 20 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Leica C
| WG-2 | C |
|---|
Common features in the Leica C and Pentax WG-2
| C | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Leica C vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C versus the WG-2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Leica C vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C and WG-2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger C will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica C vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
| Leica C | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Pentax |
| Model | Leica C | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
| Also Known as | Typ112 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2012-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 250 images | 260 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $1,299 | $350 |