Leica C vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look closer at the Leica C and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was unveiled 20 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the C grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C enjoys exterior 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) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Leica C and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the C versus the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger C will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.