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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-S2 was introduced 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-S2 scores versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-S2 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K-S2

 WG-1 GPS K-S2 

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-S2 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 offers external measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and WG-1 GPS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-S2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
78
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
72
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K-S2Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-S2 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 678 grams (1.49 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $581 $350