Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar but the K-30 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The K-30 was introduced 9 months later than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-30 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-30 and the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and WG-2 GPS is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The K-30 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The younger K-30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.