Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the K-5 II (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was released 17 months later than the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-5 II grades versus the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 II compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and WG-2 GPS is 60 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The K-5 II offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer K-5 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.