Leica S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Leica S2 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S2 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica S2 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Leica S2 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica S2 has got outside 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 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Leica S2 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2 and the WG-1 GPS.

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

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica S2 will resolve more detail because of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.