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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Pentax Optio VS20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax VS20 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed about the same time to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VS20 grades versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax WG-2

 VS20 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax VS20

 WG-2 VS20 

Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Pentax WG-2

 VS20 WG-2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VS20 compared to the WG-2.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and WG-2.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax VS20 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax VS20 and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax Optio VS20Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio VS20 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-25 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI122 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $106 $350