Leica S2 vs Pentax WG-1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Leica S2 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2 matches up versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica S2 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are available at Leica S2 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica S2 provides physical dimensions of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2 against the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and WG-1 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and WG-1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica S2 will deliver greater detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.