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Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70
Pentax KP front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax KP versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the KP (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The KP was brought out 5 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the KP scores vs the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax WG-2

 KP WG-2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2012More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax KP

 WG-2 KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Pentax WG-2

 KP WG-2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax KP has external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the KP against the WG-2.

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and WG-2 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and WG-2.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The KP due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern KP will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax KP Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (819,200)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery life (390 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KP Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
61
environment proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (390 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax KP
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
bad battery life (390 CIPA)
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax KPPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax KP Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2017-01-26 2012-02-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 819200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 27 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/24000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 703 grams (1.55 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $747 $350