Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-2

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax KP & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Pentax KP versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.