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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax RS1500 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was unveiled 10 months prior to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RS1500 matches up vs the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax WG-2

 RS1500 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax RS1500

 WG-2 RS1500 
ReleasedFebruary 2012March 2011More modern by 10 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Pentax WG-2

 RS1500 WG-2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the RS1500 against the WG-2.

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RS1500 and WG-2.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RS1500
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax Optio RS1500Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio RS1500 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-03-16 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $350