Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2
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![Pentax K-S2 front Pentax K-S2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-S2/Pentax-K-S2-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
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The K-S2 was brought out 3 years after the WG-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-S2 grades versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax WG-2
K-S2 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 37 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 over the Pentax K-S2
WG-2 | K-S2 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax WG-2
K-S2 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-S2 and the WG-2.
![Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-S2-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and WG-2 is 64 and 91 respectively.
![Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-S2-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and WG-2.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-S2 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer K-S2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-S2-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-S2-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax K-S2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-S2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 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 data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678 gr (1.49 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $581 | $350 |