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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60
Pentax K-30 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Updated by Pentax K-50
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax WG-2

 K-30 WG-2 
IntroducedOctober 2012February 2012More recent by 9 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax K-30

 WG-2 K-30 

Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax WG-2

 K-30 WG-2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-30 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-30
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
38
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-30 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
60
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery power (410 per charge)
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-30 and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax K-30Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-30 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2012-10-29 2012-02-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime M -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1129 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109,4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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