Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax VS20
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Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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).
Check the Pentax VS20 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |