Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax WG-2
RS1500 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax RS1500
WG-2 | RS1500 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | March 2011 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Pentax WG-2
RS1500 | WG-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Pentax RS1500 versus Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax Optio RS1500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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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 |