Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S2 and Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2 was introduced within a month of the WG-2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2 scores against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S2 compared to the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and WG-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.