Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Introduced March 2011
(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
- Released February 2012
Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K-r was announced 11 months prior to the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-r grades against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-r | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-r
WG-2 GPS | K-r | |||
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Released | February 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-r | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-r against the WG-2 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and WG-2 GPS is 67 and 91 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and WG-2 GPS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-r having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-03-11 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 598g (1.32 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 260 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,100 | $300 |