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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax VS20 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was manufactured at a similar time to the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VS20 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 VS20 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax VS20

 WG-2 GPS VS20 

Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 VS20 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VS20 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
36
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax VS20 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax VS20 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax Optio VS20Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio VS20 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display 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 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
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 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at release $106 $300