Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax K-30 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very close but the K-30 (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-30 was brought out 9 months later than the WG-2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-30 scores vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-30 versus the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and WG-2 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and WG-2.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The K-30 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent K-30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.