Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-2

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K200D versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was released 4 years prior to the WG-2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K200D grades against the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Pentax K200D versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K200D vs the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and WG-2 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and WG-2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K200D due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.