Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.