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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax S1 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 11 months before the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1 scores vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 WG-2 S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012March 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 S1 WG-2 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax S1 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Pentax S1 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 versus the WG-2.
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and WG-2.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
40
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
54
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax S1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
38
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
64
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
42
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 MP count decent (16MP)
 weather sealing
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 no mic port
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax Optio S1Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-03-02 2012-02-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $174 $350