Pentax K-500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly close but the K-500 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was revealed 22 months later than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-500 scores against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-500 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and WG-2 GPS is 64 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The K-500 has got the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger K-500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.