Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the WG-3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2 matches up vs the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 vs the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and WG-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.