Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax WG-2
K-70 | WG-2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2016 | February 2012 | More modern by 53 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax K-70
WG-2 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-2
K-70 | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Compare the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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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 |