Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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![Pentax K100D Super front Pentax K100D Super front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K100D-Super/Pentax-K100D-S-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS/Pentax-WG-2-GPS-front.jpg)
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Released June 2007
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D
- Later Model is Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
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The K100D S was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K100D S scores against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D Super & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
K100D S | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K100D S
WG-2 GPS | K100D S | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2007 | More modern by 56 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax WG-2 GPS
K100D S | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K100D S features external measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K100D S vs the WG-2 GPS.
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and WG-2 GPS is 65 and 91 respectively.
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K100D S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Released | 2007-06-28 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 646 gr (1.42 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") | 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 | - | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $520 | $300 |