Pentax K-500 vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very well matched but the K-500 (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was manufactured 22 months after the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-500 grades versus the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-500 against the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and WG-2 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and WG-2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The K-500 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent K-500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.