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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax KF
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The K-70 was announced 4 years after the WG-2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-70 grades against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax WG-2

 K-70 WG-2 
IntroducedJune 2016February 2012More modern by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax K-70

 WG-2 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-2

 K-70 WG-2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 offers outside dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-70 against the WG-2.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and WG-2 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-70 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-70 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent K-70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition (688g)
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
low battery power (410 shots)
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (410 shots)
heavier than competition (688g)
70
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery power (410 shots)
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competition (688g)
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax K-70Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-70 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2016-06-08 2012-02-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688g (1.52 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $649 $350