Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are comparing the Pentax K100D S and Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D S was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K100D S scores versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D Super and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D S comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K100D S and Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K100D S compared to the WG-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D S and WG-2 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D S and WG-2.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K100D S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K100D S will be behind in sensor technology.