Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WG-2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and WG-2 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-1 II was released 6 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-1 II grades versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax WG-2
K-1 II | WG-2 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2012 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax K-1 II
WG-2 | K-1 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WG-2
K-1 II | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II and the WG-2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and WG-2 is 55 and 91 respectively.
Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2018-02-22 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 819200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF4 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010g (2.23 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail price | $1,737 | $350 |