Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 17 months later than the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Efina scores against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has got external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Efina compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and WG-2 GPS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Efina provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.