Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2016
- Updated by Pentax KF
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The K-70 was introduced 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-70 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-70 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Launched | June 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 53 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-70
WG-2 GPS | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-70 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and 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).
Check the Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-70 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and WG-2 GPS is 62 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-70 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-70 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern K-70 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Launched | 2016-06-08 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688 grams (1.52 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $649 | $300 |