Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close but the K-5 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-5 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 offers external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and WG-2 GPS is 60 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged K-5 will be behind in sensor technology.