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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax WG-2
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax WG-2

 S2 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic S2

 WG-2 S2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax WG-2

 S2 WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (112g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112 gr (0.25 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $350